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Hamilton, Bermuda
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Victoria Elizabeth Powell and Alexandra Mary Powell
September 15, 2005
Vol. IV, p. 532
Arms of Ian PowellBlazonArgent a cross Gules cotised Azure between in first and fourth a dragon’s head and in second and third a rose Gules; SymbolismRed and white are the national colours of Canada. The shield is a metaphor for Mr. Powell’s comment, “Welsh by extraction, English by birth, Canadian by choice”. The red dragon is the traditional symbol of Wales, and the rose is associated with England. Additionally, the red cross of St. George has traditionally been associated with Anglicanism, the denomination of which Mr. Powell is an active member as a Eucharistic Minister. |
CrestBlazonA horse statant Azure crined, queued, unguled and gorged with a wreath of maple leaves Or; SymbolismBlue and gold are colours favoured by Mr. Powell. The horse is a symbol of his love of these animals and his pastime as an accomplished rider. His service to Canada and Canadians in many parts of the country in the hospitality industry, as a community volunteer, in tourism associations and in social service projects is represented by the maple leaves. |
MottoBlazonGWASANAETH CYN CLOD; SymbolismMeaning “Service before self”, this is the motto of Mr. Powell’s former college, and a vital statement of personal belief translated into Welsh to honour his wife’s Welsh roots. |
Flag of Ian PowellBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Ian PowellBlazonA hippowyvern Azure, winged, crined, queued and unguled Or; SymbolismSome of the main symbols and ideas from the arms are combined to create a mythic creature linking the grace of the horse and the power of the dragon. |
Differenced Arms for Victoria Elizabeth Powell, daughter of Ian PowellBlazonThe Arms of Ian Powell debruised of a three-point label 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. |
Differenced Arms for Alexandra Mary Powell, daughter of Ian PowellBlazonThe Arms of Ian Powell debruised within a bordure compony Gules and Argent; 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. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |