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Oakville, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Badge, with differences to Angela Mary Wagner and Howard John Crabtree
April 15, 2002
Vol. IV, p. 204
Arms of Peter John CrabtreeBlazonArgent a crabapple tree fructed and eradicated Vert, a chief enarched Azure masoned Argent; SymbolismThe crabapple tree refers to the name Crabtree. The upper part of the shield resembles a bridge, and, as such, makes a reference to Mr. Crabtree’s career as a civil engineer. It also refers to the castle in the arms of his birthplace, Exeter, England. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a circlet composed alternately of roses Argent, daffodil flowers Or and roses Gules, a demi wolf Argent gorged with a collar of trillium flowers proper and holding a gavel Azure; SymbolismThe white roses symbolize Mr. Crabtree’s ancestral home of York in England, and the red rose indicates Lancashire, where the family was located by the 17th century. The daffodils are a Welsh symbol and thus honour Mrs. Elaine Crabtree’s heritage. The trillium flowers are the symbol of Ontario and make reference to Mr. Crabtree’s career with the provincial government, especially with the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Government Services. The wolf is one of the supporters of the arms of Cheltenham College, Mr. Crabtree’s school. The gavel indicates his volunteer activities with Toastmasters International and the Toronto Chapter of the American Institute of Parliamentarians. |
MottoBlazonPERSEVERANCE PREVAILS; SymbolismPERSEVERANCE PREVAILS; |
Badge of Peter John CrabtreeBlazonOn a crabapple tree fructed and eradicated Vert, a gavel Argent; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Angela Mary Wagner, daughter of Peter John CrabtreeBlazonThe Arms of Peter John Crabtree debruised of a three-point label Argent charged with a wild rose proper; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death; SymbolismMr. Crabtree’s daughter, who will inherit his arms, will use in his lifetime the traditional sign of an heir-designate, the label of three points. The wild rose at its centre is the provincial flower of Alberta, to refer to the fact that she lives in Edmonton and that her children were born in Alberta. |
Differenced Arms for Howard John Crabtree, son of Peter John CrabtreeBlazonPer chevron enhanced Azure and Argent, a crabapple tree fructed and eradicated Vert; SymbolismThe angle creates the effect of a snowy mountain under a blue sky, and, as such, makes a reference to his enthusiasm for skiing. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 20, 2003 in Volume 137, page 3979 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterIlona Jurkiewicz CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeIndividual |