Arms of Winthrop Brainerd
Arms of Winthrop Brainerd
Blazon
Azure a cross patté throughout Gules fimbriated, overall in fess point a lion’s face Or langued Azure;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. A lion’s face is commonly found in the arms of persons bearing the surname Brainerd. The cross alludes to Mr. Brainerd’s Christian faith.
Crest of Winthrop Brainerd
Blazon
A porcupine Or in front of a panache of peacock feathers proper all issuant from a coronet of fleurs-de-lis and pearls Or;
* The blazon found in the records of the College of Arms indicates the pearls as Or, although the accompanying painting depicts them as Argent.
* The blazon found in the records of the College of Arms indicates the pearls as Or, although the accompanying painting depicts them as Argent.
Symbolism
Not available.
