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Halifax, Nova Scotia
Grant of Arms
December 19, 1997
Vol. III, p. 208
Arms of John Donald MitchellBlazonSable on a fess Gules fimbriated Argent between in chief three mascles and in base a ship's helm wheel two arrows in saltire heads upward all Or; |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a rim Or bearing the numerals 1784 Sable a hand proper holding a carpenter's square Argent; |
MottoBlazonFAVENTE DEO SUPERO. This Latin phrase means "By God’s favour, I conquer". |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on January 30, 1999 in Volume 133, page 180 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of John L. Williamson, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherJudith Bainbridge Recipient TypeIndividual |