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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 AnsteadBlazonGules a harpy eagle displayed proper; SymbolismThe eagle symbolizes determination and independence. The harpy eagle is a personal favourite of Dr. Anstead’s. |
CrestBlazonA vol of harpy eagle wings proper enclosing a cross patté Gules; SymbolismThe wings connect to the eagle in the arms. To Dr. Anstead, the cross refers to the heritage of the crusaders. |
MottoBlazonSEMPER RAPTOR; SymbolismThis 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 AnsteadBlazonA standard, the hoist Argent a cross Gules, the fly Argent semé of crosses patté Gules and inscribed with the Motto in letters Sable; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Keith Stuart AnsteadBlazonA plate fimbriated Gules and charged with a vol of harpy eagle wings proper enclosing a cross patté Gules; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Clare Alayne Anstead, daughter of Keith Stuart AnsteadBlazonThe Arms of Keith Stuart Anstead debruised of a chief Argent charged with a double helix fesswise Sable; SymbolismThe double-helix represents DNA and thus her academic work in microbiology. |
Differenced Arms for Miles Kenneth Gabriel Anstead, son of Keith Stuart AnsteadBlazonThe 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; SymbolismThe gauntlets refer to his proficiency in mixed martial arts. |
Differenced Arms for Edward Piers Anstead, son of Keith Stuart AnsteadBlazonThe Arms of Keith Stuart Anstead debruised of a chief Argent charged with a lightning bolt Sable; SymbolismThe lightning bolt refers to his studies in electrical engineering. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 7, 2019 in Volume 153, page 4269 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Keith Anstead, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherKathy Feig Recipient TypeIndividual |