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Calgary, Alberta
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
January 15, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 270
Arms of Kenneth Warren GeigerBlazonGules a cross couped Or, in dexter chief the letter S Azure fimbriated Or; SymbolismRed and gold are two of Dr. Geiger's colour preferences, with gold being a reference to gold exploration and mining, and red to uranium. In addition, red is a colour often associated with Canada. The S, in gold and blue, and the cross in gold together honour the family heritage, since the S cross (S+) horse brand, registered by his grandfather, John Conrad Geiger, appears in the 1907-1913 Alberta and Saskatchewan Brand Book. Blue is another of Dr. Geiger's colour choices, and is often associated with Alberta. |
CrestBlazonA demi cougar guardant Or incensed and wearing a coronet of maple leaves and wild roses Gules, holding in the dexter paw a banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe cougar, as a creature of the mountains of the west, emphasizes Dr. Geiger's western roots. The animal is also swift and powerful in its purpose. The flames can represent both enlightenment and the heat generated from refining of metals. This is the first time a cougar incensed has been used in Canadian heraldry. The maple leaves and wild roses refer to service to Alberta and Canada. |
MottoBlazonALL THE BEST ACTIVITY; SymbolismAs requested by Dr. Geiger, this phrase is a play on the idea of radioactivity, for which the Geiger counter is used in detection. The motto was originally written by William S. Burroughs, the American writer. |
Flag of Kenneth Warren GeigerBlazonGules a cross between four coronets of maple leaves and wild roses Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Kenneth Warren GeigerBlazonOn a cross Or enflamed Gules, a coronet of maple leaves and wild roses Azure; 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 Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeIndividual |