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Cambridge, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Gwynedd Alexa MacLeod and Julia Meirionwen MacLeod
October 15, 2007
Vol. V, p. 179
Arms of John Alexander MacLeodBlazonPer pale Gules and Azure a pelican in its piety between three estoils Or; SymbolismThe tinctures of red, gold and blue are the colours of Galt Collegiate Institute and Vocational School at which Mr. MacLeod taught for 14 years and which provided him and his family with a secondary education. The pelican represents his involvement in the Anglican church and the study of devotional literature of the 17th century. The stars symbolize the light of learning and his children. |
CrestBlazonA demi-Airedale terrier proper holding between its forepaws a Canterbury cross Gules; SymbolismThe terrier represents his family pets and the qualities of loyalty and tenacity. The Canterbury cross represents the Anglican denomination of his faith. |
MottoBlazonTEACH ME, MY GOD AND KING; SymbolismThe words are taken from “The Elixir” in The Temple (1633), by George Herbert, and allude to the three generations of teachers in his family. |
Flag of John Alexander MacLeodBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of John Alexander MacLeodBlazonA tower Argent masoned Azure charged with an estoil Gules; SymbolismThe castle tower alludes to the arms of the Chief of the MacLeods, which bear a triple-towered castle. |
Differenced Arms for Gwynedd Alexa MacLeod, daughter of John Alexander MacLeodBlazonThe Arms of John Alexander MacLeod debruised of a three-point label Or; 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 Julia Meirionwen MacLeod, daughter of John Alexander MacLeodBlazonThe Arms of John Alexander MacLeod with a drama mask Or replacing the estoil in base; SymbolismThe drama mask represents her studies in acting. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 8, 2008 in Volume 142, page 551 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |