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John Campbell Hamilton-Gordon

Ottawa, Ontario
Registration of Arms and Supporters
July 15, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 297

Arms of John Campbell Hamilton-Gordon
Arms of John Campbell Hamilton-Gordon Arms of John Campbell Hamilton-Gordon

Arms of John Campbell Hamilton-Gordon

Blazon

Azure three boars’ heads Or armed proper within a double tressure flory-counter-flory of thistles, roses and fleurs-de-lis Or;

The Arms are shown ensigned by the coronet of an earl;

Symbolism

These are the arms of Lord Aberdeen’s Gordon ancestors, first granted in the 17th century. The double tressure is a mark of honour for his family line.

Crest of John Campbell Hamilton-Gordon

Blazon

A sinister arm and dexter hand drawing a bow and arrow point upwards proper;

Symbolism

This is the crest of Lord Aberdeen’s Gordon ancestors, first granted in the 17th century.

Motto of John Campbell Hamilton-Gordon

Blazon

FORTUNA SEQUATUR;

Symbolism

This Latin expression means “Let fortune follow.”

Motto of John Campbell Hamilton-Gordon

Blazon

NE NIMIUM;

Symbolism

This Latin expression means “No excess.”

Supporters of John Campbell Hamilton-Gordon

Blazon

Dexter a doctor of divinity sinister a doctor of law both standing on a grassy mount strewn with thistles proper;

Symbolism

These are the supporters of Lord Aberdeen’s Gordon ancestors, first granted in the 17th century.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

Since 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette
Letters patent registering the heraldic emblems of John Campbell Hamilton-Gordon Letters patent registering the heraldic emblems of John Campbell Hamilton-Gordon

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