Fred George

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Bedford, Nova Scotia
Grant of Arms, Flags and Badge, with differences to Latie Christie George, Jessica Alexandra George, Kayla Laura George and Lara Julia George
November 15, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 128

Arms of Fred George
Arms of Fred George
Flag of Fred George Flag of Fred George
Badge of Fred George
Differenced Arms for Latie Christie George, child of Fred George Differenced Arms for Jessica Alexandra George, child of Fred George Differenced Arms for Kayla Laura George, child of Fred George Differenced Arms for Lara Julia George, child of Fred George
 
Arms of Fred George

Arms of Fred George

Blazon

Azure a Phoenician galley above six lozenges fesswise 3, 2, 1 Or;

Symbolism

Blue is Mr. George’s favourite colour, and, together with the ship, reflects his active support for the Royal Canadian Navy, of which he is an Honorary Captain. The Phoenician design of the ship reflects his birthplace of Lebanon, situated in the land known in ancient times as Phoenicia. The gold shapes represent his business of gold mining.

Crest

Blazon

A demi-cheetah Or spotted Azure holding in the dexter paw a naval officer’s sword proper and resting the sinister paw on an anchor Azure fouled of an olive branch Or;

Symbolism

The cheetah is the world’s fastest land animal, and represents the value Mr. George places on accomplishing tasks with speed and vigour. The naval officer’s sword and anchor are further references to his position as an Honorary Captain in the Royal Canadian Navy. The olive branch symbolizes Lebanon.

Motto

Blazon

DIFFICULT BUT NEVER IMPOSSIBLE;

Symbolism

This is a favourite saying of Mr. George’s when confronted by challenges.

Flag of Fred George

Flag of Fred George

Blazon

A banner of the Arms;

Symbolism

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

Flag of Fred George

Flag of Fred George

Blazon

A standard, the Arms in hoist, the fly Argent charged with the Crest and two representations of the Badge separated by two bends Azure inscribed with the Motto in letters Or;

Symbolism

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

Badge of Fred George

Badge of Fred George

Blazon

A saltire nowy Azure charged with a cheetah’s face Or spotted Azure;

Symbolism

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

Differenced Arms for Latie Christie George, child of Fred George

Differenced Arms for Latie Christie George, child of Fred George

Blazon

The Arms of Fred George debruised of a three-point label Argent during her father’s lifetime; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death;

Symbolism

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

Differenced Arms for Jessica Alexandra George, child of Fred George

Differenced Arms for Jessica Alexandra George, child of Fred George

Blazon

The Arms for Fred George within a bordure Or;

Symbolism

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

Differenced Arms for Kayla Laura George, child of Fred George

Differenced Arms for Kayla Laura George, child of Fred George

Blazon

The Arms de Fred George within a bordure Argent;

Symbolism

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

Differenced Arms for Lara Julia George, child of Fred George

Differenced Arms for Lara Julia George, child of Fred George

Blazon

The Arms of Fred George within a bordure compony-counter-compony Or and Azure;

Symbolism

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

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 23, 2019 in Volume 153, page 1081 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Fred George

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Eva Pilar-Cass

Calligrapher

Kathy Feig

Recipient Type

Individual