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Dundas, Ontario
Registration of Arms
November 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 238
Arms of Frederick Innes KerBlazonVert on a chevron between in chief two unicorn’s heads erased Argent armed and crined Or and in base a cubit arm in armour proper grasping a Passion cross Or, three mullets Sable; SymbolismThese arms have long been used by Mr. Ker’s family. An inverted “V” bearing three stars is a common feature in the arms of persons bearing the surname Ker. |
CrestBlazonA unicorn’s head erased Argent armed and crined Or; SymbolismA unicorn’s head is a common feature in crests of persons bearing the surname Ker. |
MottoBlazonPRO CHRISTO ET PATRIA; SymbolismThis Latin expression means “For Christ and country.” |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationSince 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the Office of the Chief Herald of Ireland, Dublin. PainterOffice of Ulster King of Arms, Dublin / Bureau du roi d’armes Ulster, Dublin CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeIndividual Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the Office of the Chief Herald of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland, 20 April 1966. |