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Brampton, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badges, with differences to Sean Eric Palmer, Jason Ryan Palmer and Christopher Lawrence Palmer
October 20, 2016
Vol. VI, p. 637
Arms of Dale PalmerBlazonAzure a palm leaf throughout, a chief enarched Argent; SymbolismThe palm leaf refers to Dr. Palmer’s surname. The arching line alludes to the globe, reflecting his love of travel. |
CrestBlazonA basset hound statant proper supporting on its shoulder a baseball bat Argent entwined by a serpent Azure; SymbolismThe basset hound is the breed of dog that the Palmer family has had as pets for over 30 years. The baseball bat and snake are a variation on the rod of Aesculapius, a symbol of medicine and thus a reference to Dr. Palmer’s vocation in that field. This combination was used as an emblem for a little league baseball team coached by Dr. Palmer. |
MottoBlazonLAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE; SymbolismThis phrase combines a reference to Dr. Palmer’s profession, his sense of humour and love of comedy. |
Flag of Dale PalmerBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Dale PalmerBlazonA baseball bat palewise Argent entwined by a serpent Azure; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Dale PalmerBlazonA basset hound sejant proper winged Argent; SymbolismThis combines Dr. Palmer’s basset hound crest with the swan wings from the crest of his wife. |
Differenced Arms for Sean Eric Palmer, son of Dale PalmerBlazonThe Arms of Dale Palmer debruised of a three-point label Azure during his father’s lifetime; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death; SymbolismThe label of three points indicates that Dr. Palmer is the eldest son and is the heir to the arms of his father. |
Differenced Arms for Jason Ryan Palmer, son of Dale PalmerBlazonThe Arms of Dale Palmer within a bordure Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Christopher Lawrence Palmer, son of Dale PalmerBlazonThe Arms of Dale Palmer within a bordure counterchanged; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Crest for Christopher Lawrence Palmer, son of Dale PalmerBlazonA fox sejant affronty proper winged Argent resting its dexter paw on a bezant; SymbolismThe fox is an animal Mr. Palmer admires for its intelligence and cleverness. Its wings signify Mr. Palmer’s love of travel. The disc alludes to a coin, as a reference to Mr. Palmer’s love of debate and discussion, in which it is necessary to “see the other side of the coin”. |
Crest for Jason Ryan Palmer, son of Dale PalmerBlazonA blue jay close holding in its beak a sprig of lignum vitae proper; SymbolismThe jay is a reference to Mr. Palmer’s first name. It also indicates his love of the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team, and, by extension, his interest in athleticism. The lignum vitae flower repeats the symbolism of the arms. |
Crest for Sean Eric Palmer, son of Dale PalmerBlazonA protoceratops Azure semé of mullets courant on a fencing foil Argent; SymbolismThe protoceratops and stars refer to longstanding interests for Dr. Palmer, paleontology and astronomy. For Dr. Palmer, they are also symbolic of the past and the future, respectively. The foil alludes to his skill at fencing. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 25, 2017 in Volume 151, page 1302 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Sean Eric Palmer, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeIndividual |