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Ottawa, Ontario
Registration of Arms and Supporters
July 15, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 296
Arms of Frederick Arthur StanleyBlazonArgent on a bend Azure three stags' heads caboshed Or, in honour point a crescent Sable;
SymbolismThese are the arms of the earls of Derby, with the addition of a crescent indicating that Lord Stanley was the second son of the 14th earl. Stanley became the 16th earl just prior to the end of his term as governor general, upon the death of his older brother. |
CrestBlazonAn eagle wings elevated and addorsed Or preying on an infant in its cradle proper swaddled Gules, the cradle laced Or, all on a cap of maintenance Gules turned up Ermine; SymbolismThis is the crest of the earls of Derby. |
MottoBlazonSANS CHANGER; SymbolismThis French expression means “Unchanging.” It is the motto of the earls of Derby. |
SupportersBlazonDexter a griffin wings elevated, sinister a stag Or each ducally gorged attached thereto a line reflexed over the back and charged on the shoulder with a crescent Azure; SymbolismThese are the supporters of the earls of Derby. The crescents repeat the symbolism of the Arms. |
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 originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 19 June 1888. The acquisition of this painting has been sponsored by the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada. |