Arms of Hugh Francis Pullen
Arms of Hugh Francis Pullen
Blazon
Azure on a bend Argent between in chief a maple leaf and in base a naval crown Or, three escallops Gules;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The naval crown possibly refers to Rear-Admiral Pullen’s career as an officer in the Royal Canadian Navy, and the maple leaf to Canada. The blue field and the white bend bearing three shells are features of other Pullen arms.
Crest of Hugh Francis Pullen
Blazon
A pelican in her piety Or charged on the body with a maple leaf Gules;
Symbolism
The pelican is found in other Pullen crests.
Motto of Hugh Francis Pullen
Blazon
NULLA PALLESCERE CULPA;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “Not to have to turn pale at any charge of guilt.”
