Arms of Walter Stewart Owen
Arms of Walter Stewart Owen
Blazon
Or a balance set on the point of a sword, on a chief Azure an ancient crown Or between two dogwood flowers proper;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The scales represent justice and Mr. Owen’s career as a lawyer. The sword likely refers to his service in the Canadian Army during the Second World War. The dogwood flower is the floral emblem of British Columbia, for which Mr. Owen served as the 22nd Lieutenant Governor.
Crest of Walter Stewart Owen
Blazon
A bull statant guardant Sable armed unguled and holding a maple leaf in its mouth Or, on a rocky mount proper;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The maple leaf symbolizes Mr. Owen’s Canadian nationality. The rocky base possibly refers to the mountains near Altin and Vancouver, British Columbia, his birthplace and city of residence for much of his career respectively.
Motto of Walter Stewart Owen
Blazon
SERVIRE COMMUNITATI;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “To serve the community.”
Supporters of Walter Stewart Owen
Blazon
Dexter a bighorn ram sinister a wapiti proper each gorged of an ancient crown Or;
Symbolism
A bighorn ram and a wapiti are the supporters of the arms of British Columbia. The crowns are taken from the Arms.
