The contents of this Register are intended for research purposes only. The heraldic emblems found in the Register may not be reproduced in any form or in any media without the written consent of the Canadian Heraldic Authority and/or the recipient.
Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Aaron Reuben Dan, Zachary Ryan Dan, Jonathan Colin Dan, Shelby Lauren Dan, Maïa Rebecca Dan, and Lana Rachel Dan
July 20, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 150
Arms of Michael David DanBlazonPer pale Argent and Vert, a snake environing a mortar and pestle counterchanged; SymbolismThe snake is associated with the ancient Hebrew tribe of Dan, Jacob having said to his son Dan is that he “shall be a serpent by the way, and adder in the path” (Genesis 49:17). The snake also evokes the rod of Aesculapius as a reference to Dr. Dan’s career as a medical doctor in the field of neurosurgery. The mortar and pestle is a symbol of pharmacology, and thus refers to Dr. Dan’s father’s profession and to Dr. Dan’s work as an executive in the family pharmaceutical business. |
CrestBlazonA chambered nautilus proper; SymbolismThe nautilus alludes to Dr. Dan’s interest in Fibonacci numbers, as its shell contains a Fibonacci spiral. |
MottoBlazonIBI FLORUIMUS; SymbolismThis Latin phrase is a variation of the motto of the University of Manitoba, Floreat (“May it flourish”), marking the fact that Dr. Dan’s ancestors settled on the Red River directly across from the university’s present location |
Flag of Michael David DanBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Michael David DanBlazonOn a pentagon Vert a chambered nautilus hemishell Argent; SymbolismThe pentagon is a shape that also involves the Fibonacci ratio. |
Differenced Arms for Aaron Reuben Dan, son of Michael David DanBlazonThe Arms of Michael David Dan debruised by a three-point label Or; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Zachary Ryan Dan, son of Michael David DanBlazonThe Arms of Michael David Dan within a bordure Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Jonathan Colin Dan, son of Michael David DanBlazonThe Arms of Michael David Dan within a bordure per pale Vert and Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Shelby Lauren Dan, daughter of Michael David DanBlazonThe Arms of Michael David Dan debruised within a bordure counterchanged; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Maïa Rebecca Dan, daughter of Michael David DanBlazonThe Arms of Michael David Dan within a bordure compony-counter-compony Or and Vert; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Lana Rachel Dan, daughter of Michael David DanBlazonThe Arms of Michael David Dan within a bordure compony-counter-compony Argent and Vert; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 3, 2012 in Volume 146, page 3053 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Michael David Dan, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeIndividual |