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Duncan, British Columbia
Grant of Arms
June 4, 1996
Vol. III, p. 102
Arms of Charles William KingstonBlazonPer pale Or and Gules on a chevron a thistle between in chief two trefoils and in base a maple leaf all counterchanged; SymbolismThe colours, chevron, thistle and clover are taken from arms used by Irish Kingstons and refer to Mr. Kingston’s Irish heritage. The maple leaf honours Canada, his place of birth. |
CrestBlazonA coronet rim set above with maple leaves Or alternating with dogwood flowers Argent seeded Or issuant therefrom a swan wings elevated and addorsed Argent beaked Or; SymbolismThe dogwoods and maple leaves represent British Columbia, the province where Mr. Kingston works and lives, and Canada. The swan is adapted from the crest used by Irish Kingstons. |
MottoBlazonDEI GRATIA; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “By the grace of God” and has been used by other Kingston armigers. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 22, 1997 in Volume 131, page 3589 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Lawrence Patten, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterAlastair Priestly CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeIndividual |