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Surrey, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Scott Anthony Monette, Hannah Louise Boles and Oliver William Boles
September 15, 2010
Vol. V, p. 559
Arms of Sheldon Edward BolesBlazonArgent a horse passant Sable winged Gules, on a chief Gules three bowls Argent; SymbolismThe bowl is an element in other arms of families named Bowles and is a pun of the name. The black horse symbolizes Mr. Boles’ career with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The wings symbolize the interest in flying that both Mr. Boles and his daughter share. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet erablé Gules a snowy owl close proper holding in its dexter claw a closed book and statant on a mount Sable; SymbolismThe maple leaf coronet and the red and white colours symbolize Mr. Boles’ service to Canada in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, from which he retired as an Inspector. The snowy owl alludes to the Brownie Guide leader name of his late wife. As well, it evokes a working time of night shifts in the RCMP, and characteristics of wisdom, watchfulness, vigilance, prudence, solitude, and quick-wittedness that Mr. Boles ascribes to himself. The book symbolizes both the written laws that police officers are sworn to uphold and the book of scripture. |
MottoBlazonSERVICE • INTEGRITY • PERSISTENCE; SymbolismNot applicable |
Flag of Sheldon Edward BolesBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Sheldon Edward BolesBlazonAn escallop Or charged with a horse’s head erased Sable; SymbolismShells are found in arms associated with families named Bowles, and the horse’s head relates to the horse in the arms. |
Differenced Arms for Scott Anthony Monette, son of Sheldon Edward BolesBlazonThe Arms of Sheldon Edward Boles with the central bowl replaced by a mortar and pestle Or; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death; SymbolismThe mortar and pestle signals his profession as a pharmacist. |
Differenced Arms for Hannah Louise Boles, daughter of Sheldon Edward BolesBlazonThe Arms of Sheldon Edward Boles with the central bowl replaced by a heart Or; SymbolismThe heart signifies that she is the eldest daughter. |
Differenced Arms for Oliver William Boles, son of Sheldon Edward BolesBlazonThe Arms of Sheldon Edward Boles with the central bowl replaced by a horn stringed Or; SymbolismThe horn signifies his interest in hunting. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 26, 2011 in Volume 145, page 1076 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterIlona Jurkiewicz CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeIndividual |