Differenced Arms for the Children of Clarence Churchill Mann
Differenced Arms for the Children of Clarence Churchill Mann
Blazon
Per pale Or and Gules a stirrup leathered and buckled, on a bordure embattled a maple leaf at each angle and two annulets interlaced in dexter chief, all counterchanged;
*Unusually, the same coat of arms was granted to all Major-General Mann’s adopted children without individual differences.
*Unusually, the same coat of arms was granted to all Major-General Mann’s adopted children without individual differences.
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The stirrup likely alludes to the racehorse farm that Major-General Mann and his wife ran after the Second World War. The maple leaves represent his Canadian identity. The two interlaced rings are an English mark of cadency used for adopted children.
Crest of Clarence Churchill Mann
Blazon
A charger statant Argent crined unguled Or, bridled saddled and accoutred with a major-general’s sword and saddle blanket proper, resting its hoof on a racing spur its rowel to the dexter Or and charged on its hindquarter with two annulets interlaced Azure;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The charger – or warhorse – likely alludes both to Major-General Mann’s military career in the Second World War as well as to his horse farm. The sword is also indicative of his combat service and the rank he achieved in the Canadian Army. The two interlaced rings are an English mark of cadency used for adopted children.
Motto of Clarence Churchill Mann
Blazon
PERSEVERE;
Symbolism
PERSEVERE.
