Arms of Louis Ernest Grimshaw
Arms of Louis Ernest Grimshaw
Blazon
Gules a griffin segreant Argent armed langued and winged Or charged at the shoulder with a maple leaf Gules between four bugles Argent stringed Or three in chief and one in base;
Symbolism
The red and white colours are a reference to Canada and to the arms of St. George, honouring Mr. Grimshaw’s place of birth and his faith. The griffin symbolizes several elements of Mr. Grimshaw’s professional and personal life. The griffin has been used in several arms for the name Grimshaw in Britain, and is used in the arms for Frontenac County, Mr. Grimshaw’s place of work and residence. It also refers to the National Defence College/Centre for National Security Studies, where Mr. Grimshaw teaches and conducts much of his research. The gold wings and maple leaf allude to his service in Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry and the Canadian Airborne Regiment. The bugle refers to Mr. Grimshaw’s military service and is repeated four times for his children. It also echoes his personal philosophy and the ideal of “the thinking, fighting soldier”.
Crest of Louis Ernest Grimshaw
Blazon
A demi golden retriever issuant Or gorged with a ribbon Gules pendant therefrom a plate bordered and charged with a cross Gules holding in the paws a closed book Gules clasped Argent;
Symbolism
The golden retriever honours Mrs. Grimshaw’s vocation as a professional breeder of retrievers. The retriever’s paw rests on a book, representing Mr. Grimshaw’s work as a researcher, historian and instructor. The pendant hanging from the dog’s collar symbolizes Mr. Grimshaw’s interest in chivalry through the display of the cross of St. George.
Motto of Louis Ernest Grimshaw
Blazon
SERVIRE DEO REGINAE ET GREGI;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “To serve God, the Queen and the people” and repeats the themes of the arms.
