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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Badge, with differences to Stephen George Wilson, Tamara Joy Wilson and Melissa Maya Leigh Wilson
March 15, 2010
Vol. V, p. 504
Arms of Rodney George WilsonBlazonVert an Arctic wolf salient between two lightning bolts Argent, a chief potent Sable and Argent; SymbolismA leaping wolf is a symbol in many Wilson coats of arms. Here it is described as an Arctic wolf to emphasize Mr. Wilson’s Canadian identity. The use of green marks Mr. Wilson’s love of nature, and it is also the colour of the Scouting movement, with which he has been involved for over 40 years. The lightning symbolizes his work in high technology research and telecommunications. The pattern at the top of the shield suggests cameras, and thus refers to the photography business of Mr. Wilson’s mother’s family and to his own interest in the subject. |
CrestBlazonUpon a rocky mount a tripod of three birch logs proper lashed Vert; SymbolismThe lashed tripod is an example of scout craft and refers to Mr. Wilson’s involvement in the Scouting movement. The rocky base refers to the family heritage of his wife (née Linda Joyce Toope) in Newfoundland, popularly known as “the Rock”. |
MottoBlazonTHE MORE THOU SHALT MARVEL; SymbolismTHE MORE THOU SHALT MARVEL is taken from 2 Esdras 4:26. |
Badge of Rodney George WilsonBlazonOn a tripod of three birch logs proper a pomme charged with an Arctic wolf’s face Argent; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Stephen George Wilson, son of Rodney George WilsonBlazonThe Arms of Rodney George Wilson debruised of a three-point label Or; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death; SymbolismThe three-point label indicates that he is the oldest child and the heir to the arms. |
Differenced Arms for Tamara Joy Wilson, daughter of Rodney George WilsonBlazonThe Arms of Rodney George Wilson with the chief in the Arms per fess nebuly Vert and Argent; SymbolismThe division in the chief indicates interconnectedness and thus her commitment to community service. |
Differenced Arms for Melissa Maya Leigh Wilson, daughter of Rodney George WilsonBlazonThe Arms of Rodney George Wilson with the chief in the Arms per fess sapiné Vert and Argent; SymbolismThe division in the chief indicates her keen interest in the world of nature. |
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 Bruce Patterson, Saint-Laurent Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterMelissa Aberin CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |