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Winnipeg, Manitoba
Grant of Arms and Flag, with differences to James Britton Blair
June 15, 2022
Vol. VIII, p. 102
Arms of Paul Gordon BlairBlazonSable a saltire between four crocuses Or; SymbolismFor Mr. Blair, black represents humility and service. The gold crocuses allude to his patron saint, St. Chrysanthus, whose name means “golden flower” and to the floral emblem of Manitoba, his home province. Finally, the saltire refers to the Christian faith and to Scotland, the country of Mr. Blair’s ancestors. |
MottoBlazonRESURGAM; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “I will rise again.” It refers both to the Christian doctrine regarding the resurrection of the dead and to advice that Mr. Blair’s father gave to him during a difficult time. |
Flag of Paul Gordon BlairBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for James Britton Blair, child of Paul Gordon BlairBlazonThe Arms of Paul Gordon Blair debruised of a three-point label Gules during his father’s lifetime; This individual will ultimately inherit the Arms; 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 29, 2022 in Volume 156, page 5125 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Paul Gordon Blair, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterKatherine Golightly CalligrapherKathy Feig Recipient TypeIndividual |