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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Iain Maclaren Bogie and Craig Armstrong Bogie
July 4, 2001
Vol. IV, p. 127
Arms of John Munroe BogieBlazonOr semé of alchemic symbols for iron Sable, a fess wavy Azure charged with three fleurs-de-lis Argent, on a chief Azure a DHC-2 aircraft affronté Argent; SymbolismThe upper section celebrates Mr. Bogie’s long career as a pilot, air transport company owner and air organization officer. The De Havilland Beaver was central to many of his operations and experiences. The lower section represents his mining exploration via aerial survey and more specifically the Gagnon and Mount Wright iron mine discoveries. The wavy stripe and fleurs-de-lis indicate that much of Mr. Bogie’s career and service unfolded in Quebec. |
CrestBlazonA beaver sejant Azure winged and gorged with a circlet set on the upper rim with mullets Argent, the dexter paw holding a sprig of two maple leaves, the sinister paw resting on a rod of Aesculapius Or; SymbolismThe beaver represents Mr. Bogie’s hard work and dedicated service to Canada both in air transport and mining development. The beaver has wings to symbolize how this service has been given and as an allusion to his favourite aircraft, the De Havilland Beaver. The circlet of stars honours Mr. Bogie’s American roots and birthplace, and the two maple leaves refer to Canada and his two sons. As the maple is the state tree of New York, the leaves make a further reference to his birthplace in Brooklyn. The rod of Aesculapius highlights the medivac dimension of his service. |
MottoBlazonGOD'S HEAVENS TO ROAM; SymbolismThis is taken from a prayer entitled “A Flyer’s Grace”, written for the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association, of which Mr. Bogie was the founding President. The writer was Father John MacGillivary, a pilot and member of the Association. |
Flag of John Munroe BogieBlazonA standard, the Arms in hoist, the fly Or charged with the Crest between two representations of the Badge separated by two bends sinister Azure inscribed with the Motto in letters Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of John Munroe BogieBlazonWithin a vol Azure, a lion's head erased Sable crowned with an antique crown Or; SymbolismThis is an adaptation of the Maclaren clan badge and thus honours Mr. Bogie’s mother. It has been differenced by the substitution of wings for the original laurel branches, and thus makes another reference to Mr. Bogie’s flying career. |
Differenced Arms for Iain Maclaren Bogie, son of John Munroe BogieBlazonThe Arms of John Munroe Bogie differenced by a label of three points Gules; 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 Craig Armstrong Bogie, son of John Munroe BogieBlazonThe Arms of John Munroe Bogie within a bordure Or; 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 February 22, 2003 in Volume 137, page 517 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 PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherJudith Bainbridge Recipient TypeIndividual |