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Keith Stuart Anstead

Regina, Saskatchewan
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Clare Alayne Anstead, Miles Kenneth Gabriel Anstead and Edward Piers Anstead
July 15, 2019
Vol. VII, p. 192

Arms of Keith Stuart Anstead
Flag of Keith Stuart Anstead
Badge of Keith Stuart Anstead
Differenced Arms for Clare Alayne Anstead, daughter of Keith Stuart Anstead Differenced Arms for Miles Kenneth Gabriel Anstead, son of Keith Stuart Anstead Differenced Arms for Edward Piers Anstead, son of Keith Stuart Anstead
Arms of Keith Stuart Anstead

Arms of Keith Stuart Anstead

Blazon

Gules a harpy eagle displayed proper;

Symbolism

The eagle symbolizes determination and independence. The harpy eagle is a personal favourite of Dr. Anstead’s.

Crest of Keith Stuart Anstead

Blazon

A vol of harpy eagle wings proper enclosing a cross patté Gules;

Symbolism

The wings connect to the eagle in the arms. To Dr. Anstead, the cross refers to the heritage of the crusaders.

Motto of Keith Stuart Anstead

Blazon

SEMPER RAPTOR;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means “Always a raptor” and alludes to the eagle in the arms. It expresses Dr. Anstead’s admiration for the strength and independence of raptors.
Flag of Keith Stuart Anstead

Flag of Keith Stuart Anstead

Blazon

A standard, the hoist Argent a cross Gules, the fly Argent semé of crosses patté Gules and inscribed with the Motto in letters Sable;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge of Keith Stuart Anstead

Badge of Keith Stuart Anstead

Blazon

A plate fimbriated Gules and charged with a vol of harpy eagle wings proper enclosing a cross patté Gules;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Clare Alayne Anstead, daughter of Keith Stuart Anstead

Differenced Arms for Clare Alayne Anstead, daughter of Keith Stuart Anstead

Blazon

The Arms of Keith Stuart Anstead debruised of a chief Argent charged with a double helix fesswise Sable;

Symbolism

The double-helix represents DNA and thus her academic work in microbiology.
Differenced Arms for Miles Kenneth Gabriel Anstead, son of Keith Stuart Anstead

Differenced Arms for Miles Kenneth Gabriel Anstead, son of Keith Stuart Anstead

Blazon

The Arms of Keith Stuart Anstead debruised of a chief Argent charged with two gauntlets in saltire Sable; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death;

Symbolism

The gauntlets refer to his proficiency in mixed martial arts.
Differenced Arms for Edward Piers Anstead, son of Keith Stuart Anstead

Differenced Arms for Edward Piers Anstead, son of Keith Stuart Anstead

Blazon

The Arms of Keith Stuart Anstead debruised of a chief Argent charged with a lightning bolt Sable;

Symbolism

The lightning bolt refers to his studies in electrical engineering.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on December 7, 2019 in Volume 153, page 4269 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Keith Stuart Anstead

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Keith Anstead, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

David Farrar

Calligrapher

Kathy Feig

Recipient Type

Individual