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Vancouver, British Columbia
Registration of Arms
October 20, 2022
Vol. VIII, p. 122
Arms of Alfred William Somerset MortifeeBlazonPer fess Vert and Azure on a fess engrailed Or between in chief two primrose flowers proper and in base a ducal coronet Or, a seagull volant proper; SymbolismPrimroses were one of Mr. Mortifee’s favourite flowers and symbolize love. Green and blue allude to the land and sea, while the seagull is found on the three continents where Mr. Mortifee lived. To him, gold represented generosity. |
CrestBlazonA seagull statant on a rock proper supporting with the dexter foot a shield Azure charged with a dogwood flower slipped and leaved proper; SymbolismThe dogwood, the emblematic flower of British Columbia, represents Mr. Mortifee’s home province. The seagull repeats the symbolism of the arms. |
MottoBlazonSAGIRE ET AGERE; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Discern and act.” |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationSince 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original Concept of the College of Arms, London. 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, 15 March 1962. |