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Belleville, Ontario
Registration of Arms
September 15, 2022
Vol. VIII, p. 123
Arms of Phillips MacKay TillBlazonArgent three hurts each charged with a mullet Argent, on a chief Azure a scroll Argent between two wings Or; SymbolismThe discs with stars on a white background are taken from arms borne by Major Till’s English ancestors. The scroll alludes to his profession as an accountant, whereas the wings evoke his career in the Royal Canadian Air Force. |
CrestBlazonAn ounce sejant Argent holding in the mouth a scroll Or and resting the dexter paw on a shield Azure; SymbolismThis crest has long been in use by English bearers of the surname Till. The scroll from the arms was added for Major Till. |
MottoBlazonFIDE ET LABORA; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Trust and work.” |
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, 10 May 1962. |