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Victoria, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Flags and Badge
May 20, 1995
Vol. III, p. 21
Arms of Cyril Gilbert LaneBlazonPer chevron Or and Azure in chief two mullets Azure in base a chevron Or above a dogwood flower (Cornus nuttallii) proper; SymbolismThe design of the shield is inspired by the arms of Colonel John Lane of Bentley, whose daughter, Jane Lane, was instrumental in facilitating Charles II’s escape in 1651. The stars are traditionally a symbol of achievement and hope. The dogwood flower is a reference to British Columbia, Cyril Lane’s place of residence and entrepreneurial activities. |
CrestBlazonRising out of a ducal coronet Azure a demi lion rampant Or armed and langued Azure gorged of a collar of maple leaves Gules and oak leaves Or holding in the paws a staff flying therefrom a banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe lion, another reference to England, rising from the ducal coronet holds a staff bearing the banner of the Arms. The coronet is used as an insignia of the Manorial Society and recognizes Mr. Lane’s title as Lord of Shrewsbury’s Fee, acquired in 1993. The lion wears a garland of maple and oak leaves honouring both Canada and England. |
MottoBlazonDOMINUS PROVIDEBIT; SymbolismThis means “The Lord will provide”. |
Flag of Cyril Gilbert LaneBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Flag of Cyril Gilbert LaneBlazonA standard, the Arms in hoist, the fly per fess Azur and Or charged with the Badge fimbriated Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Cyril Gilbert LaneBlazonUpon a mullet Azure a lion's face 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 October 14, 1995 in Volume 129, page 3592 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Graham Anderson, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterDebra Parker CalligrapherJudith Bainbridge Recipient TypeIndividual |