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Vancouver, British Columbia
Registration of Arms
December 15, 2020
Vol. VII, p. 312
Arms of George William Trayton BushBlazonArgent a cross Gules between 1st and 4th an autumnal maple leaf proper and 2nd and 3rd a rose Gules barbed and seeded proper; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The red cross on a white background is the traditional symbol of St. George, thus referring to Mr. Bush’s given name. The roses and maple leaves symbolize England and Canada, respectively his place of birth and his country of adoption. |
CrestBlazonA dolphin Argent between a branch of roses leaved Vert flowered Gules barbed and seeded proper and a branch of autumnal maple leaves in saltire proper; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The dolphin, traditionally considered as the king of fish, might refer to Triton as a god of the sea, and thus to Mr. Bush’s middle name of Trayton. The roses and maple leaves repeat the symbolism of the Arms. |
MottoBlazonCONSTANTIA ET DILIGENTIA; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Constancy and diligence.” |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 27, 2021 in Volume 155, page 1320 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 originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 27 May 1957. |