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Victoria, British Columbia
Grant of Arms
January 25, 1996
Vol. III, p. 69
Arms of Roy Ivan ComrieBlazonAzure a lion rampant holding in its dexter forepaw a garb all Or between in fess two dogwood flowers Argent seeded Or; SymbolismThe dogwood is the floral emblem of British Columbia and refers to Mr. Comrie’s place of residence and work. The sheaf of wheat represents the Comrie families living in Alberta, and the lion represents their Scottish heritage. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a circlet of wild roses and trillium flowers alternately all proper a demi archer in Highland dress holding a drawn bow and arrow all Or; SymbolismThe circlet of roses and trilliums honour Mr. Comrie’s birthplace of Smoky Lake, Alberta, and the birthplace of his parental ancestors, Ontario. The archer is taken from other Comrie arms and recalls Mr. Comrie’s Scottish ancestry. |
MottoBlazonAD METAM; SymbolismThis means “To the goal”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 23, 1996 in Volume 130, page 3279 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Graham Anderson, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterIlona Jurkiewicz CalligrapherSuzzann Wright Recipient TypeIndividual |