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Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Matthew David Douglas and Jason Andrew Douglas
July 15, 2010
Vol. V, p. 532
Arms of David Arthur DouglasBlazonPer chevron Azure and Argent in chief a mullet of six points between two mullets of five points Argent in base a Bronze Age oil lamp viewed from above Gules; SymbolismThe colour scheme is borrowed from the ancient arms of the chief of the Douglas family, of which Mr. Douglas a proud and active member. In this version, one five-pointed star is replaced with a six-pointed Star of David, a reference to Mr. Douglas’s first name and to his Jewish faith. The Bronze Age oil lamp, of which Mr. Douglas is an avid collector, represents education and his voluntary service to the Bet Sefer School. The chevron division evokes the light of knowledge piercing the darkness of ignorance. Its resemblance to a carpenter or mason’s square alludes to Mr. Douglas’s long career in the furniture manufacturing industry and his membership in a Masonic lodge. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a Bronze Age oil lamp Gules enflamed proper a winged salamander rampant Or; SymbolismThe salamander, a mythical beast impervious to fire, is borrowed from the Douglas family badge. Figuratively, its resistance to flame alludes to Mr. Douglas’s wife’s career in the field of infection control, and its colour to her maiden name, Goldman. The salamander is depicted with wings to refer to the couple’s love of travel. |
MottoBlazonRIEN SANS HONNEUR, LOYAUTÉ ET TRADITION; SymbolismMeaning “Nothing without honour, loyalty and tradition”. |
Flag of David Arthur DouglasBlazonAzure a mullet of six points between two mullets of five points Argent, adextré Argent a Bronze Age oil lamp viewed from above Gules; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of David Arthur DouglasBlazonA Bronze Age oil lamp viewed from above Gules within an annulus pommeté Azure; SymbolismThe oil lamp refers to the arms and crest. The annulus evokes the head of a drum, the instrument Mr. Douglas plays in the Toronto Signals Band. |
Differenced Arms for Matthew David Douglas, son of David Arthur DouglasBlazonThe Arms of David Arthur Douglas with the mullet of six points in the Arms replaced with a sun in splendour Argent; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death; SymbolismThe sun is borrowed from the arms of Matthew Douglas’s graduate alma mater, the Europa Universität Viadrina. Echoing the symbolism of the oil lamp, it emphasizes his academic pursuits and profession as a teacher. |
Differenced Arms for Jason Andrew Douglas, son of David Arthur DouglasBlazonThe Arms of David Arthur Douglas with the mullet of six points replaced with an annulus Argent; SymbolismThe white annulus evokes a silver coin and thus Jason Douglas’s work in the commercial sales sector. The centre of the annulus represents a hockey puck and his passion for that sport. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 26, 2011 in Volume 145, page 1075 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Forrest Pass, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |