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Québec, Quebec
Registration of Arms
November 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 234
Arms of Russel Featherstone BrownBlazonQuarterly 1st and 4th Azure two bendlets wavy Argent, 2nd and 3rd Or, overall a cross engrailed flory and voided counterchanged; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The cross refers to Bishop Brown’s vocation as a bishop. The fleurs-de-lis likely allude to his residence in Quebec. |
CrestBlazonA panache of peacock’s feathers Azure issuant from a demi-tower entwined with wild roses proper; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The feathers and the stone tower are a canting reference to Bishop Brown’s second name, which is composed of the words feather and stone. The tower might also be a reference to the castles in the arms of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, his birthplace. |
MottoBlazonCONNAISSANCE • RECONNAISSANCE; SymbolismThese French words mean “knowledge” and “gratitude.” |
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 College of Arms, London. PainterArtist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeIndividual Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 10 December 1965. |