Arms of George William Trayton Bush
Arms of George William Trayton Bush
Blazon
Argent a cross Gules between 1st and 4th an autumnal maple leaf proper and 2nd and 3rd a rose Gules barbed and seeded proper;
Symbolism
The 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.
Crest of George William Trayton Bush
Blazon
A 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;
Symbolism
The 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.
Motto of George William Trayton Bush
Blazon
CONSTANTIA ET DILIGENTIA;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “Constancy and diligence.”
