Skip to main content

Osmond Jennings Rowe

Barrie, Ontario
Registration of Arms
March 20, 2025
Vol. VIII, p. 370

Arms of Osmond Jennings Rowe
Arms of Osmond Jennings Rowe Arms of Osmond Jennings Rowe

Arms of Osmond Jennings Rowe

Blazon

Or on a bend between six trefoils Vert a fouled anchor between two escallops Or;

Symbolism

This composition is based on arms commonly used by persons bearing the surname Rowe who were originally from Derbyshire, in England. The arms are made unique to Mr. Rowe by the addition of the anchor, which symbolizes his service as a naval officer during the Second World War, as well as his great-great-grandfather’s position as a mounted Coast Guard officer in England.

Crest of Osmond Jennings Rowe

Blazon

A cubit arm proper vested Erminois the hand holding a trefoil Vert;

Symbolism

This is the crest used by the Derbyshire branches of the Rowe family.

Motto of Osmond Jennings Rowe

Blazon

NO AY VIDA COMO LA HONRA;

* This Spanish phrase appears in the grant of arms from the Chief Herald of Ireland. The correct version is NO HAY VIDA COMO LA HONRA.

Symbolism

This Spanish phrase means “There is no life like honour.”

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 Osmond Jennings Rowe Letters patent registering the heraldic emblems of Osmond Jennings Rowe

Additional Information