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Caledon East, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Kira Alexandra Wronska Dorward
May 10, 2004
Vol. IV, p. 373
Arms of David Kelsey DorwardBlazonGules between two oak leaves the arrow of the Kościesza clan (an arrow fourché, head in chief, conjoined with a billet fesswise), on a chief Argent a Loyalist military coronet Gules; SymbolismThe Loyalist military coronet represents Mr. Dorward’s descent through his mother’s line from Abraham Coons of the Loyal Rangers (or Jessup’s Rangers) Regiment. The Polish family symbol “Kosciesza”, which resembles a stylised arrow with a horizontal bar and a forked tail, is that used by the family of Mr. Dorward’s wife, Diana Janosik-Wronski. Mr. Dorward has been educated in history, politics, and industrial relations, and works in the field of industrial relations and organizational behaviour. Each of the aspects in these dualities of education and experience, or avocation and vocation, may be represented by an oak leaf because each strengthens one’s life, and oaks symbolise strength. |
CrestBlazonTwo cubit arms in saltire proper the dexter habited Azure holding a panache of feathers Gules, the sinister in chain mail proper holding an arrow as in the Arms Argent; SymbolismThe arms signify the heritage of the families of Mr. and Mrs. Dorward. The red heckle alludes to Mr. Dorward’s grandfather who served in the 42nd Highlanders, the Black Watch Regiment. This is the only regiment granted permission to wear the red heckle of feathers in their caps. The other arm is in chain mail and holds a white Kosciesza arrow to represent the heritage of Diana Janosik-Wronski. |
MottoBlazonFORWARD; SymbolismIt captures part of Mr. Dorward’s name. |
Flag of David Kelsey DorwardBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of David Kelsey DorwardBlazonTwo swords in saltire Gules surmounted by an oak leaf Argent charged with an arrow as in the Arms Gules; SymbolismThe two swords can have two interpretations. The first represents the service by Mr. Dorward’s grandfather in the Black Watch Regiment, the tartan of which has base colours of blue and green. The second is an allusion again to the Loyalists, from the many swords appearing in the arms of the United Empire Loyalist Association of Canada. The oak leaf and arrow have meanings as explained above. |
Differenced Arms for Kira Alexandra Wronska Dorward, daughter of David Kelsey DorwardBlazonThe Arms of David Kelsey Dorward within a bordure per chief Gules and Argent; 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. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 12, 2005 in Volume 139, page 688 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterD. Robert Tunstall CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeIndividual |