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Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Elizabeth Anita Hovey and Samantha Melba Hovey
December 15, 2009
Vol. V, p. 485
Arms of David Andrew HoveyBlazonPer fess embattled Gules and Azure, a snowy owl close proper within a chain in orle Argent; SymbolismThe name “Hovey” means, according to some sources, either an owl or a walled island. These meanings are expressed in the shield by the owl and the embattled division. The owl symbolizes wisdom and the walled island fortitude. The chain symbolises the ideals of honour, chains or collars often being historically awarded to recognize the person’s important office or great accomplishments. The colours of red, white and blue connect the family to the countries of England, the United States of America, and Canada through which the family members have migrated across generations. |
CrestBlazonA lion rampant Gules holding in its dexter forepaw a cross bottony and resting its sinister paws on an anchor Argent; SymbolismThe cross and lion allude to the arms of the municipality in England of Waltham Abbey, the ancestral home of the Hoveys. The anchor represents hope and evokes Mr. Hovey’s residence in the sea-side city of Halifax and his affinity for the sea. |
MottoBlazonFAITH • FAMILY • HONOUR; SymbolismThese words honour Mr. Hovey’s family, the personal integrity and related ideals that he espouses, and his grandfather, a minister of religion. |
Flag of David Andrew HoveyBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of David Andrew HoveyBlazonOn a torteau a falcon’s head erased Argent; SymbolismThe disc represents a knightly round table, and the ideals of chivalry. The falcon represents success and victory. |
Differenced Arms for Elizabeth Anita Hovey, daughter of David Andrew HoveyBlazonThe Arms of David Andrew Hovey debruised of a heart Azure on the owl’s wing; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Samantha Melba Hovey, daughter of David Andrew HoveyBlazonThe Arms of David Andrew Hovey debruised of an ermine spot Azure on the owl’s wing; 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 October 23, 2010 in Volume 144, page 2712 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterMelissa Aberin CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |