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Forbes Thrasher

Halifax, Nova Scotia
Registration of Arms
March 15, 2019
Vol. VII, p. 170

Arms of Forbes Thrasher
Arms of Forbes Thrasher Arms of Forbes Thrasher

Arms of Forbes Thrasher

Blazon

Vert two flails in saltire Or between two flames in fess proper;

Symbolism

The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The flail, a tool used for threshing grain, complements the motto “Thrash it out” to evoke the name Thrasher.

Crest of Forbes Thrasher

Blazon

A dexter arm attired in a maunch Vert doubled Or, the hand proper holding a flail Or;

Symbolism

The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The flail complements the motto “Thrash it out” to evoke the name Thrasher.

Motto of Forbes Thrasher

Blazon

THRASH IT OUT;

Symbolism

This phrase evokes the name Thrasher.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 23, 2019 in Volume 153, page 1084 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent registering the heraldic emblems of Forbes Thrasher Letters patent registering the heraldic emblems of Forbes Thrasher

Additional Information