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Vancouver, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Michael Thomas Suedfeld and Joanne Ruth Robinson
October 15, 2002
Vol. IV, p. 245
Arms of Peter SuedfeldBlazonPer fess Argent and Vert, in chief a compass rose Azure; SymbolismThese are canting or punning arms, referring to the name Suedfeld, or "southfield", with the "south" indication of the compass rose pointing to the green "field" of the lower portion of the shield. The compass rose may also refer to the family's journeys from Spain to Austria-Hungary, to the United States, and finally to Canada. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet the upper edge set with mullets of six points Azure, a demi polar bear grasping a sword Argent hilt Vert; SymbolismThe coronet's stars refer to the Magen Davids and thus to Dr. Suedfeld's Jewish heritage, while the polar bear represents his research in the Arctic and contributions to Canada. The sword represents Dr. Suedfeld's and his family's military heritage. The blue and white colours are a further allusion to his Jewish heritage. |
MottoBlazonINVICTUS; SymbolismA Latin word meaning "Unconquered", and it is taken from the title of one of Dr. Suedfeld's publications. |
Flag of Peter SuedfeldBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Peter SuedfeldBlazonAn open book Argent bound and charged on each page with a compass rose Azure; SymbolismThe book refers to Dr. Suedfeld's academic career and the compass roses repeat the symbolism of the shield. |
Differenced Arms for Michael Thomas Suedfeld, son of Peter SuedfeldBlazonThe Arms of Peter Suedfeld debruised of a three point label Vert; 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 Joanne Ruth Robinson, daughter of Peter SuedfeldBlazonThe Arms of Peter Suedfeld within a bordure per fess Vert and Argent; 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 December 20, 2003 in Volume 137, page 3980 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterD. Robert Tunstall CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeIndividual |