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Kingston, Ontario
Grant of Arms
July 15, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 291
Arms of Michael Rupert Llewellyn DaviesBlazonGules on a bend Argent between in chief an inking ball and in base a key Or, a lion passant Sable; SymbolismThe arms are very similar to those granted to Mr. Davies' grandfather, Senator Rupert Davies, in 1940. The printer's inking ball indicates the family's work in newspaper publishing, especially the Kingston Whig-Standard, of which Mr. Davies, like his grandfather, was publisher. The new element is the key, which represents Mr. Davies' business in network encryption. |
CrestBlazonA demi dragon Gules supporting a scaling ladder Sable; SymbolismThe crest is identical to the one granted to Rupert Davies. The dragon marks the family's Welsh ancestry. |
MottoBlazonA YMDRECHO A DRECHA; SymbolismThis Welsh phrase means "He who strives will overcome." It was included in the grant to Rupert Davies. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 20, 2003 in Volume 137, page 3983 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, based on the grant to Senator Rupert Davies by the Kings of Arms of England, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterGordon Macpherson CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeIndividual |