Arms of Clarence Churchill Mann
Arms of Clarence Churchill Mann
Blazon
Per pale Or and Gules a stirrup leathered and buckled, on a bordure embattled three maple leaves, all counterchanged;
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.
Crest of Clarence Churchill Mann
Blazon
A charger statant Argent crined and 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;
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 MGen 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.
Motto of Clarence Churchill Mann
Blazon
PERSEVERE;
Symbolism
PERSEVERE.
Supports of Clarence Churchill Mann
Blazon
Two stags Gules attired and unguled that to the dexter holding in its mouth a sprig of maple leaves that to the sinister gorged with a collar of crosses flory Or;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The deer are a reference to his estate, Deers Bush. The sprig of three gold maple leaves is taken from the arms of the Province of Ontario. The collar of crosses possibly alludes to MGen Mann’s appointment as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire, the insignia of which is in the form of this type of cross.
