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Bernard Hunter Jameson Thoms

Calgary, Alberta
Registration of Arms, with differences to Charles Robert Hunter Thoms and Hamish Jameson Thoms
October 15, 2025
Vol. VIII, p. 434

Arms of Bernard Hunter Jameson Thoms
Arms of Bernard Hunter Jameson Thoms

Arms of Bernard Hunter Jameson Thoms

Blazon

Or a lion rampant Gules overall a chevron Sable, all within a bordure Gules;

Symbolism

The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. These arms are based on those of Mr. Thoms’ ancestor, Patrick Hunter Thoms of Aberlemno, 15th de jure chief of Clan MacThomas. The border is a Scottish method of differencing.

Crest of Bernard Hunter Jameson Thoms

Blazon

A demi-mountain cat guardant proper holding an escutcheon Gules charged with a unicorn’s head couped Ermine armed and crined Or;

Symbolism

The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The wild cat is derived from the crest of the chief of Clan MacThomas, of which the Thoms are a sept. The unicorn’s head pays homage to the unicorn holding a shield in the crest of his ancestor, Patrick Hunter Thoms of Aberlemno.

Motto of Bernard Hunter Jameson Thoms

Blazon

VIRTUS VINCIT INVIDIAM;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means “Virtue overcomes envy.” It is inspired by the Latin motto of the chief of Clan MacThomas, which translates as “With God’s help I will rise above envy.”
No image is available for this registration or confirmation.

Differenced Arms of Charles Robert Hunter Thoms, child of Bernard Hunter Jameson Thoms

Blazon

The Arms of Bernard Hunter Jameson Thoms debruised of a three-point label Azure;

Symbolism

The three-point label indicates that he is the heir to his father’s arms.
No image is available for this registration or confirmation.

Differenced Arms for Hamish Jameson Thoms, child of Bernard Hunter Jameson Thoms

Blazon

The Arms of Bernard Hunter Jameson Thoms debruised of a canton Sable voided of the field;

Symbolism

The empty square in the upper left of the shield is used in Scottish heraldry to indicate an adopted child.

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 Bernard Hunter Jameson Thoms Letters patent registering the heraldic emblems of Bernard Hunter Jameson Thoms

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of the Court of the Lord Lyon, Edinburgh.

Painter

* Not applicable / Sans objet

Calligrapher

* Not applicable / Sans objet

Recipient Type

Individual

Notes

The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded in the records of the Court of the Lord Lyon, Edinburgh, Scotland, 26 July 1973.