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Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Badge
October 28, 1996
Vol. III, p. 144
Arms of Eric Robert James Nisbet-BrownBlazonPurpure a tree eradicated composed per pale to the dexter of a sugar maple and to the sinister of an apple tree fructed all Copper; SymbolismThe tree alludes to the tree of knowledge in reference to Dr. Nisbet-Brown’s background as a doctor of philosophy, as well as to the tree of life in reference to his role as an educator in the field of medicine. The conjoined maple and apple trees refers to the Canadian and American colonial ancestry of Dr. and Mrs. Nisbet-Brown’s families. The apple also signifies intellect and thirst for knowledge. |
CrestBlazonA lion passant queue fourchée Copper collared Purpure; SymbolismThe lion passant has been used as a crest by Dr. Nisbet-Brown’s family. Here it is made unique to him through the colours, the collar and the forked tail. |
MottoBlazonSPEM FIDES ALIT. This Latin phrase means "Faith nourishes hopes". SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Faith nourishes hope.” |
Badge of Eric Robert James Nisbet-BrownBlazonA tree as in the arms; |
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 Robert Black, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherSuzzann Wright Recipient TypeIndividual |