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Campbell River, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Benjamin Richard Perry
August 15, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 301
Arms of Christopher Richard PerryBlazonAzure a sea lion holding a quill Or, a chief paly Argent and Or the pallets separated by endorses Sable; SymbolismThe lion with a fish’s tail and the blue colour refer to Mr. Perry’s decades-long career in the Royal Canadian Navy, while also alluding to the waters around his home on Vancouver Island. The quill symbolizes his career as a naval historian and, therefore, his role in researching and recording his findings. The bands in the top portion of the shield evoke a row of books and further reference his position as Command Historian of the Royal Canadian Navy. |
CrestBlazonA demi-Brittany spaniel proper gorged with a collar attached thereto a chain reflexed over the shoulder, holding a torch Or and issuant from a Loyalist military coronet Azure; SymbolismThe Brittany spaniel symbolizes the pets that have long lived with Mr. Perry’s family, while the Loyalist military coronet alludes to his ancestor Robert Perry, who served as a soldier for the British during the American Revolution. The torch, symbolizing the idea of disseminating knowledge, alludes to his profession as a public historian. |
MottoBlazonRECTE AGENS CONFIDO; SymbolismThis Latin expression, meaning “While acting uprightly, I am confident,” is an important maxim for Mr. Perry. It is a traditional motto used by the Perry family of County Warwick, England. |
Flag of Christopher Richard PerryBlazonAzure a sea lion passant holding a quill Or adextré paly Argent and Or the pallets separated by endorses Sable; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Christopher Richard PerryBlazonA demi-sun in splendour Or issuant from a torch Azure; SymbolismThe sun rising out of a torch embodies Mr. Perry’s role as a historian bringing knowledge of the past to light, while also embodying the love of learning that he shares with his son. The sun further references the arms of British Columbia, Mr. Perry’s home province. |
Differenced Arms for Benjamin Richard Perry, child of Christopher Richard PerryBlazonThe Arms of Christopher Richard Perry, with the sea lion holding a sceptre Or in place of the quill during his father’s lifetime; This individual will ultimately inherit the Arms; SymbolismThe sceptre is a canting reference to his second name, which derives from two Old Frankish words meaning “strong in rule.” |
CrestBlazonA demi-griffin displayed Azure charged on the wing with a mullet, holding a trident and issuant from a Loyalist military coronet Or; SymbolismThe griffin, an imaginary creature, represents Benjamin Perry’s love for cryptozoology. The star honours his Acadian heritage, while the trident honours his Ukrainian ancestry. The Loyalist military coronet repeats the symbolism of Christopher Richard Perry’s Crest. |
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 Alix Chartrand, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterMelissa Aberin CalligrapherKathy Feig Recipient TypeIndividual |