John Wesley Richardson

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Edmonton, Alberta
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
April 7, 1998
Vol. III, p. 233

Arms of John Wesley Richardson
Arms of John Wesley Richardson
Flag of John Wesley Richardson
Badge of John Wesley Richardson
 
Arms of John Wesley Richardson

Arms of John Wesley Richardson

Blazon

Or on a bend Azure between in chief an oak tree eradicated Vert and in base a wooden staff and a claymore in saltire proper an antique crown of four points visible Argent;

Symbolism

The six-pointed crown (four points of which are visible) refers to Mr. Richardson’s monarchist sympathies and to the six generations of Richardsons resident in Canada. The oak tree represents Mr. Richardson’s deep sense of family and his interest in genealogy. The wooden staff and claymore, placed in an X or saltire position that is reminiscent of the cross of St. Andrew, patron saint of Scotland, further allude to Mr. Richardson’s strong Scots lineage. To Mr. Richardson, the sword and the pilgrim’s staff are symbols of impartial truth and the quest for knowledge, and in this instance are direct allusions to his chosen profession of Chartered Accountancy.

Crest

Blazon

Upon a circlet of trillium flowers Argent seeded Or leaved Vert alternating with wild rose flowers Rose seeded Or a unicorn forcene Sable unguled and horned Or gorged with a collar also Or and pendant therefrom a ruby Gules within a setting Or;

Symbolism

Wisdom and knowledge are traits Mr. Richardson associates with unicorns, and these make further reference to his profession. Unicorns, as heraldic beasts employed in the national coats of arms of Canada, Scotland and the United Kingdom, refer to Mr. Richardson’s ancestral history and his present location. Emphasizing this connection, the flowered wreath is composed of wild roses and trilliums, the provincial flowers of Alberta and Ontario, where Mr. Richardson’s family was among the earliest settlers. The ruby pendant hanging from the unicorn’s neck refers to Mr. Richardson’s July birth.

Motto

Blazon

DUTY · HONOUR · JUSTICE;

Symbolism

Not applicable
Flag of John Wesley Richardson

Flag of John Wesley Richardson

Blazon

A banner of the Arms;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge of John Wesley Richardson

Badge of John Wesley Richardson

Blazon

On a bezant within a bordure Azure an antique crown of four points visible Argent enfiled by an oak tree eradicated Vert;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on January 30, 1999 in Volume 133, page 181 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to John Wesley Richardson

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of John Richardson and Graham Anderson, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Linda Nicholson

Calligrapher

Nancy Ellis

Recipient Type

Individual