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Nanaimo, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, with differences to Peter Ehren Muise and Kevin Fraser Muise
November 15, 2004
Vol. IV, p. 414
Arms of Trevor Anthony MuiseBlazonQuarterly per fess embattled Gules and Argent in the first and fourth quarters a fleur-de-lis Argent and in the second and third quarters a tower Sable masoned Argent; SymbolismRed and white are chosen to portray the colours of Canada. The fleur-de-lis honours Mr. Muise’s French ancestry and the names of both his wife and his paternal grandmother. The tower with embattlements represents the military service of his father and grandfather. |
CrestBlazonOn a mound Or an eagle wings elevated and addorsed Sable, beaked and membered Or grasping in its dexter claw a scroll Argent; SymbolismAn eagle displayed appears in traditional arms in Mr. Muise’s heritage. Here, it is differenced to allow the eagle to display a scroll, representing the educational profession of Mr. Muise. |
MottoBlazonVINCITE IGNORATIONEM; SymbolismMeaning “Conquer ignorance.” |
Differenced Arms for Peter Ehren Muise, son of Trevor Anthony MuiseBlazonThe Arms of Trevor Anthony Muise debruised of a three-point label Or; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Kevin Fraser Muise, son of Trevor Anthony MuiseBlazonThe Arms of Trevor Anthony Muise within a bordure Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 12, 2005 in Volume 139, page 690 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Trevor Muise and Graham Anderson, Cowichan Herald Extraordinary, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeIndividual |