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Halifax, Nova Scotia
Grant of Arms, Supporters and Flag, with differences to Eleanor Catherine Davidson
September 15, 2005
Vol. IV, p. 524
Arms of Glenn Victor DavidsonBlazonVert a chevron embowed between three escallops Or; SymbolismGreen is the dominant colour in the Davidson tartan and therefore alludes to family heritage. The three shells allude to the three members of Vice-Admiral Davidson’s immediate family. The scallop was chosen as a reference to the sea and to Nova Scotia, and the chevron “embowed” resembles a wave. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a naval coronet Or a demi lion Vert holding a sprig of three maple leaves Or; SymbolismThe naval coronet is a traditional heraldic symbol associated with senior naval officers. The lion symbolizes strength and determination, while the maple leaves represent both service to Canada and the three gold maple leaves forming part of the insignia of the rank of Vice-Admiral in the Canadian Navy. |
MottoBlazonREVEREOR PRAETERITA PARO FUTURA; SymbolismREVEREOR PRAETERITA PARO FUTURA refers to Vice-Admiral Davidson’s convictions that one should “Respect the past; prepare for the future”. |
SupportersBlazonTwo griffins Vert beaked, winged and membered Or, standing on a bed of mayflowers proper; SymbolismThe two griffins represent versatility, and the mayflowers are the official floral emblem of Nova Scotia. |
Flag of Glenn Victor DavidsonBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Eleanor Catherine Davidson, daughter of Glenn Victor DavidsonBlazonThe Arms of Glenn Victor Davidson within a bordure Or; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death; 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 March 4, 2006 in Volume 140, page 431 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. PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeIndividual |