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Myles Gordon Penny

Thunder Bay, Ontario
Grant of Arms
April 7, 2000
Vol. IV, p. 30

Arms of Myles Gordon Penny
Arms of Myles Gordon Penny Arms of Myles Gordon Penny

Arms of Myles Gordon Penny

Blazon

Azure two swords in saltire Argent hilts and pommels Or between four bezants each charged with two maple leaves conjoined in one stem Gules;

Symbolism

The blue shield with white crossed swords alludes to the cross of St. Andrew and thus to Mr. Penny’s Scottish heritage. The gold discs with two red maple leaves not only indicate Mr. Penny’s Canadian citizenship, but also serve as a reference to his surname, as the Canadian penny, or one cent piece, features a sprig of two maple leaves.

Crest of Myles Gordon Penny

Blazon

A cat rampant Or garnished Sable holding in the dexter paw two maple leaves conjoined in one stem Gules;

Symbolism

The wild cat refers to Mr. Penny’s descent from the Scottish Gow family, and the maple leaves repeat the symbolism of the arms.

Motto of Myles Gordon Penny

Blazon

ABOVE ADVERSITY;

Symbolism

Not applicable

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 24, 2001 in Volume 135, page 937 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Myles Gordon Penny Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Myles Gordon Penny

Additional Information