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Ajax, Ontario
Registration of Arms
February 15, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 261
Arms of William Howard Stewart HeatherBlazonPer chevron in chief paly Argent and Azure charged with a vol wings inverted Or, in base Vert charged with a slip of oak fructed Or; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The wings likely allude to Mr. Heather’s membership in the Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute. The chevron division as well as the pattern of vertical bands are often found in coats of arms of people bearing the surname Heather. |
CrestBlazonA lynx couchant guardant Or in front of a trillium slipped and leaved proper; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The trillium, Ontario’s emblematic flower, refers to Mr. Heather’s province of residence. The lynx, known for its keen eyesight, possibly alludes to the Motto. |
MottoBlazonVIGILANTIA NON CADET; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Watchfulness will not fail.” |
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 available Recipient TypeIndividual Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 30 May 1967. |