Henry Dillon Wilson

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Hamilton, Ontario
Registration of Arms
October 20, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 213

Arms of Henry Dillon Wilson
Arms of Henry Dillon Wilson
 
Arms of Henry Dillon Wilson

Arms of Henry Dillon Wilson

Blazon

Gules a wolf rampant, on a chief Argent three annulets Sable;

Symbolism

The wolf is a canting reference to the surname Wilson, the etymology of which likely derives from “Wolf’s son.”

Crest

Blazon

A wolf’s head erased Argent collared and lined Gules holding in its mouth an annulet erect Sable;

Symbolism

The crest repeats the symbolism of the shield.

Motto

Blazon

POLLET VIRTUS;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means “Virtue prevails.”

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

Since 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent registering the heraldic emblems of Henry Dillon Wilson

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of the College of Arms, London.

Painter

Artist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres

Calligrapher

Not applicable

Recipient Type

Individual

Other Information

The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 2 November 1964.