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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms
May 20, 2005
Vol. IV, p. 490
Arms of John Wesley MetcalfBlazonArgent a chevron Gules between three calves passant Sable; SymbolismThe basic design of three black calves on white is the coat of arms of Metcalf of Nappa Hall, Wenselydale, co. York, which makes a canting reference to the name. To make this design unique to Mr. Metcalf, a chevron has been added. This shape can indicate a propped-up open book, appropriate for Mr. Metcalf’s work as a writer and editor. |
CrestBlazonA porcupine sejant Sable embellished Argent holding a sheaf of leaves Gules; SymbolismThe porcupine is a Canadian animal, a fitting choice to mark Mr. Metcalf’s role as Senior Editor of the Porcupine’s Quill Press. Because its back is set with multiple quills, the animal can serve as a metaphor for the many writings of Mr. Metcalf. The leaves in its paws allude to another aspect of Mr. Metcalf’s work, that of anthologizing, or collecting and assembling diverse writings, the leaves here indicative of pages. |
MottoBlazonSERVITIUM IN FIDE; SymbolismMeaning “Service in faith”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on October 29, 2005 in Volume 139, page 3450 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterD. Robert Tunstall CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeIndividual |