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Burlington, Ontario
Registration of Arms
April 15, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 280
Arms of Clive Donall ReynoldsBlazonPer pale Argent and Gules a portcullis and in chief between two lions' heads erased respectant, a naval coronet, all counterchanged; SymbolismRed and white are the colours that honour Canada. The portcullis represents Major Reynolds’ home in North Bay which is also known as the “Gateway City”. The two lion heads are a reference to his sons. The naval coronet alludes to the military service of several members of Major Reynolds’ family, including his wife and two sons. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet rim Vert set with maple leaves Or and trillium flowers Argent seeded Or leaved Vert, a demi dragon Gules armed and langued Vert grasping in its dexter claw a seax Argent; SymbolismThe trillium flower is the floral emblem for Ontario and refers to Major Reynolds’ adopted province. The maple leaves echo a theme from the shield. The red dragon is taken from the arms of Wales and celebrates Major Reynolds’ Welsh homeland. |
MottoBlazonIECHYD DA; SymbolismIECHYD DA is a Welsh salutation meaning “Good Health” and was used by the Reynolds family. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 20, 2003 in Volume 137, page 3982 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. PainterNot applicable CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeIndividual Other InformationThe recipient's emblems were originally recorded in the name of his father Trevor Caleb Reynolds in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, Volume III, page 128, 20 March 2008. |