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Bedford, Nova Scotia
Grant of Arms and Flag, with differences to James Andrew Arthur and to Graeme Bradford Arthur
January 15, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 205
Arms of Mairi Christina ArthurBlazonAzure on a fess between three bears’ heads couped Argent muzzled, three acorns Gules; SymbolismThe blue field with the three heads of bears are based on those of the chief of Clan Forbes of Scotland, Ms. Arthur’s birthplace, and Forbes being her birth name. The acorns signify strength and allude to oak trees surrounding her house. The red and white colours represent Canada, her country of residence. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet of maple leaves and bay leaves Gules a demi-stag proper; SymbolismThe stag’s head based on the crest of the Chief of the Clan Forbes evokes Ms. Arthur’s maiden name. The bay leaves of the coronet are taken from the crest of Clan MacArthur and evoke her husband. |
MottoBlazonROBUR ET ELEGANTIA; SymbolismThis Latin motto means “Strength and grace” and answers the Forbes’s motto of “Grace me guide”. |
Flag of Mairi Christina ArthurBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for James Andrew Arthur, son of Mairi Christina ArthurBlazonThe Arms of Mairi Christina Arthur debruised of a three-point label Or; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following her death; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Graeme Bradford Arthur, son of Mairi Christina ArthurBlazonThe Arms of Mairi Christina Arthur within a bordure Or; 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 30, 2013 in Volume 147, page 2706 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterAudrey Joan Merrington CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |