Dale Palmer

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 Palmer

Blazon

Azure a palm leaf throughout, a chief enarched Argent;

Symbolism

The palm leaf refers to Dr. Palmer’s surname. The arching line alludes to the globe, reflecting his love of travel.

Crest of Dale Palmer

Blazon

A basset hound statant proper supporting on its shoulder a baseball bat Argent entwined by a serpent Azure;

Symbolism

The 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.

Motto of Dale Palmer

Blazon

LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE;

Symbolism

This phrase combines a reference to Dr. Palmer’s profession, his sense of humour and love of comedy.

Flag of Dale Palmer

Blazon

A banner of the Arms;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.

Badge of Dale Palmer

Blazon

A baseball bat palewise Argent entwined by a serpent Azure;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.

Badge of Dale Palmer

Blazon

A basset hound sejant proper winged Argent;

Symbolism

This 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 Palmer

Blazon

The 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;

Symbolism

The 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 Palmer

Blazon

The Arms of Dale Palmer within a bordure Or;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.

Differenced Arms for Christopher Lawrence Palmer, son of Dale Palmer

Blazon

The Arms of Dale Palmer within a bordure counterchanged;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.

Crest for Christopher Lawrence Palmer, son of Dale Palmer

Blazon

A fox sejant affronty proper winged Argent resting its dexter paw on a bezant;

Symbolism

The 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 Palmer

Blazon

A blue jay close holding in its beak a sprig of lignum vitae proper;

Symbolism

The 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 Palmer

Blazon

A protoceratops Azure semé of mullets courant on a fencing foil Argent;

Symbolism

The 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.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 25, 2017 in Volume 151, page 1302 of the Canada Gazette.

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Sean Eric Palmer, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Debra MacGarvie

Calligrapher

Doris Wionzek

Recipient Type

Individual