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Hamilton, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Flag
December 10, 2002
Vol. IV, p. 254
Arms of Andrew Mathew GoetzBlazonPer fess Sable and Or, overall three nails Argent, their points meeting at the fess point and distilling a goutte, in base a rose Gules; SymbolismThe nails indicate passion nails, a reference to the crucifixion and therefore to Mr. Goetz's Christian faith. The drop of blood is meant to link symbolically with the rose. The colours are those favoured by Mr. Goetz. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from an ancient coronet Argent, two arms in armour counter-embowed Or, the hands proper, enclosing a rose Gules; SymbolismThe gold arms in armour refer to Mr. Goetz's military service as an officer in the 56th Field Regiment, RCA, and the rose repeats the charge in the arms, a common practice in German heraldry and thus a reference to Mr. Goetz's heritage. The gold colour is an indication that this grant of arms was made in the year of the Golden Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada. The ancient crown contains points made of fleurs-de-lis (with pearls set between them), a religious symbol that particularly appeals to Mr. Goetz. |
Flag of Andrew Mathew GoetzBlazonA banner of the Arms; 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 3981 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Andrew Mathew Goetz, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeIndividual |