Arms of Charles Gibbs Cowan
Arms of Charles Gibbs Cowan
Blazon
Argent a bar gemel wavy Azure, in chief two maple leaves Gules, overall a sword proper;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The maple leaves allude to Major Cowan’s Canadian identity and serve as a reference to the name of his home, “The Maples,” while the sword likely evokes his military and legal careers.
Crest of Charles Gibbs Cowan
Blazon
A loon within a circlet of thistles, dog roses and shamrocks proper;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The thistle and shamrock likely allude to Scottish and Irish ancestry.
Motto of Charles Gibbs Cowan
Blazon
GOD IS MY HELP;
Symbolism
GOD IS MY HELP.
