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Calgary, Alberta
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Tylar Devin Boyle and Liam Joseph Boyle
March 15, 2016
Vol. VI, p. 592
Arms of Peter Joseph BoyleBlazonGules a stag’s head caboshed, on a chief embattled Argent two keys in saltire wards in base Azure; SymbolismThe battlement alludes to the ancestral origin of Mr. Boyle’s family who came from Cork, Ireland, which bears a red tower in its arms. Along with the keys, it alludes to his service in the Canadian Armed Forces, and, because of his interest in unlocking military history, represents his service as the curator of the Calgary Highlanders Regimental Museum and as a guide for battlefield tours. The stag alludes to the stag in the crest of the chief of the Davidson clan, of which the Deans, his mother’s family, is a sept. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from an ancient crown Gules a demi-lion Or charged with a pheon and holding in its dexter paw a sword Azure; SymbolismThe lion charged with the pheon symbolizes Mr. Boyle’s British ancestry through his mother Anna Stella Deans, a pheon often appearing in Davidson arms. The sword also symbolizes Mr. Boyle’s military service. The ancient crown alludes to his support for the monarchy. |
MottoBlazonLÀ A’ BHLÀIR, ’S MATH NA CÀIRDEAN; SymbolismThis Gaelic motto, meaning “Friends are good to have on the day of battle”, captures the essence of friendships formed during military service. |
Flag of Peter Joseph BoyleBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Peter Joseph BoyleBlazonA pair of stag’s antlers conjoined Azure environed by a ring of aiguillettes their aglets in sinister Or; SymbolismThe aiguillettes symbolize Mr. Boyle’s appointment as an Honorary Aide-de-Camp to the Lieutenant-Governor of Alberta. The stag’s antlers allude to the Davidson clan. |
Differenced Arms for Tylar Devin Boyle, son of Peter Joseph BoyleBlazonThe Arms of Peter Joseph Boyle debruised of a three-point label Gules during his father’s lifetime; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Liam Joseph Boyle, son of Peter Joseph BoyleBlazonThe Arms of Peter Joseph Boyle debruised of a crescent Gules; 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 October 22, 2016 in Volume 150, page 3150 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterD. Robert Tunstall CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |