Henry Dillon Wilson

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Hamilton, Ontario
Registration of a Crest
November 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 236

Crest of Henry Dillon Wilson
Crest of Henry Dillon Wilson
 
Crest of Henry Dillon Wilson

Crest of Henry Dillon Wilson

Blazon

A wolf’s head erased Argent collared and lined Gules, the collar charged with two mullets Argent, holding in its mouth an annulet Sable;

Symbolism

The wolf’s head is a canting reference to the surname Wilson, the etymology of which likely derives from “Wolf’s son.”

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

Since 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent registering the heraldic emblems of Henry Dillon Wilson

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of the College of Arms, London.

Painter

Artist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres

Calligrapher

Not applicable

Recipient Type

Individual

Other Information

The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 5 April 1965.