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Ottawa, Ontario
Registration of Arms and Supporters
July 15, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 295
Arms of Henry Charles Keith Petty-FitzmauriceBlazonQuarterly, 1st and 4th Ermine on a bend Azure a magnetic needle pointing at a mullet of six points Or, 2nd and 3rd Argent a saltire Gules, a chief Ermine;
SymbolismThe first and fourth quarters are the arms of the Petty branch of the family, while the second and third quarters are the arms of the Fitzmaurice branch. |
CrestBlazonA beehive set with bees volant proper; SymbolismThis is the traditional crest of Lord Lansdowne’s Petty ancestors. |
CrestBlazonA sagittarius proper; SymbolismThis is the traditional crest of Lord Lansdowne’s Fitzmaurice ancestors. |
MottoBlazonVIRTUTE NON VERBIS; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “By valour, not by words.” It is the traditional motto of the marquesses of Lansdowne. |
SupportersBlazonTwo pegasi Ermine bridled crined winged and unguled Or, each charged on the shoulder with a fleur-de-lis Azure; SymbolismThese are the traditional supporters of the marquesses of Lansdowne. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationSince 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not available. PainterArtist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeIndividual Special DesignationGovernor General Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were confirmed at the College of Arms, London, England, 15 March 1960. The acquisition of this painting has been sponsored by the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada. |