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Andrew Kessler Webb

Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms
April 15, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 352

Arms of Andrew Kessler Webb
Arms of Andrew Kessler Webb Arms of Andrew Kessler Webb

Arms of Andrew Kessler Webb

Blazon

Purpure a great horned owl close, on a chief erablé Or two olive branches in saltire Purpure;

Symbolism

The owl represents keen vision, caution and watchfulness, essential skills for work as a diplomat, Mr. Webb’s profession. The olive branch is found on the arms of Jerusalem and signifies his family’s Jewish roots. The partition line composed of maple leaves evokes the family’s new beginning in Canada.

Crest of Andrew Kessler Webb

Blazon

A pigeon close proper holding in its dexter claw a scroll Or;

Symbolism

The pigeon was used in diplomatic correspondence and communications for centuries. The scroll is a symbol of diplomacy and academia, in this case Mr. Webb’s studies in political science.

Motto of Andrew Kessler Webb

Blazon

WORK AND WISDOM;

Symbolism

Sans objet.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 14, 2015 in Volume 149, page 500 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Andrew Kessler Webb Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Andrew Kessler Webb Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Andrew Kessler Webb Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Andrew Kessler Webb

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