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North Vancouver, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
April 15, 2025
Vol. VIII, p. 372
Arms of Robert Rae UnderhillBlazonArgent on a chevron Azure between in chief two trefoils Vert and in base a pomme charged with a St. John’s wort flower, a chevronel Or; SymbolismThe white shield, green trefoils and chevron are found in arms used by other people named Underhill. The blue chevron with the gold stripe alludes to the dress trousers of the uniform of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), indicating Mr. Underhill’s career with this institution. The St. John’s wort flower refers to his long involvement with the Order of St. John, which uses this flower on its Medal of Service. |
CrestBlazonA doe Or wearing a saddle blanket Sable edged Or and lodged on a grassy mount Vert set with wild roses and dogwood flowers Argent; SymbolismThe doe on a grassy base is used as a crest by other Underhills. The saddle pad alludes to those used in the RCMP, providing another reference to Mr. Underhill’s career. The wild roses and dogwood flowers are the floral emblems of Alberta and British Columbia respectively, indicating Mr. Underhill’s provinces of birth and residence. |
MottoBlazonVIVE ET AMA; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Live and love.” It is a traditional motto used by Underhills. |
Flag of Robert Rae UnderhillBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Robert Rae UnderhillBlazonA trefoil Vert environed by a leather belt proper buckled Or; SymbolismThe trefoil is taken from the Arms. The belt alludes to the distinctive Sam Browne belt worn by RCMP officers, and to the fact that Mr. Underhill does leather polishing as a retirement business for current RCMP personnel. |
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 Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterMelissa Aberin CalligrapherSachas Bénard Recipient TypeIndividual |