Arms of Anne Geraldine Skidmore Taylor Gardner
Arms of Anne Geraldine Skidmore Taylor Gardner
Blazon
Per fess wavy Argent and Azure in chief a lion passant guardant Gules armed and langued Azure and in base an antique crown Or all within an orle of ten mullets counterchanged;
Symbolism
The shield’s central wavy blue and white division represents Mrs. Gardner’s lifelong association with the sea. The lion is taken from the arms of Great Britain and alludes to the country of her birth. The antique crown is taken from the arms of the province of British Columbia, where she lives. The stars commemorate her four children, the five children of her husband Peter Alan Gardner, and one star represents their mutual grandchildren.
Crest of Anne Geraldine Skidmore Taylor Gardner
Blazon
Issuant from an antique crown Azure a demi double-headed eagle displayed Or charged on the breast with a freesia (Freesia Hybrida) proper;
Symbolism
The antique crown is taken from the arms of British Columbia. The double-headed eagle symbolizes the conjoining of the two families and alludes to their charitable activities. The freesia is Mrs. Gardner’s favourite flower.
Motto of Anne Geraldine Skidmore Taylor Gardner
Blazon
QUAERITE VERITATEM;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means "Seek ye the truth."
