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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms
July 15, 2004
Vol. IV, p. 387
Arms of Vincent Lloyd ReynoldsBlazonPer pale Argent and Gules a portcullis and in chief between two lions' heads erased respectant a naval coronet, all within a bordure counterchanged; SymbolismThe design of the shield was chosen by Mr. Reynolds’ father, the late Major Trevor C. Reynolds, C.D. Red and white are the colours of Canada, the portcullis represents Major Reynolds’ hometown of North Bay, Ontario (the “Gateway City”); the two lions’ heads indicate his two sons; and the naval coronet symbolizes the naval service of him, his wife, and both his sons. The border is used to make the design unique to Vincent Reynolds, as the unchanged arms were inherited by his older brother Clive Reynolds. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet rim Vert set with maple leaves Or and trillium flowers Argent seeded Or leaved Vert, a demi dragon Gules armed and langued Vert grasping in its dexter claw a seax Argent; SymbolismThe crest is exactly the same as his father’s. The red dragon is an indication of the family’s Welsh heritage, while the coronet at the base contains the floral symbols of Canada and Ontario. |
MottoBlazonIECHYD DA; SymbolismThis is a Welsh phrase meaning “Good health”. It was used with the arms granted to Mr. Reynolds’ father. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 12, 2005 in Volume 139, page 689 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |