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Nassau, Bahamas
Registration of Arms and a Badge
March 15, 2019
Vol. VII, p. 151
Arms of Eunice Myrtle OakesBlazonOr on a fess Sable between in chief an acorn slipped and leaved and in base a maple leaf proper, three maple leaves Or; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The gold colour possibly alludes to the fact that Eunice Myrtle Oakes’s husband, Sir Harry Oakes, had made his fortune in gold mining. The acorn alludes to the family name, Oakes. |
CrestBlazonA demi-lion Or holding an acorn slipped and leaved proper, issuant from a wreath of roses Gules; SymbolismThe acorn alludes to the family name, Oakes. |
MottoBlazonPER ARDUA; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Through difficulties.” |
Badge of Eunice Myrtle OakesBlazonAn acorn and a maple leaf in saltire both slipped and leaved proper, enfiling an annulet Or; SymbolismThe acorn alludes to the family name, Oakes. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 23, 2019 in Volume 153, page 1082 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not available. PainterArtist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeIndividual Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 8 August 1944. |