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Oshawa, Ontario
Registration of Arms
April 20, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 177
Arms of William Edgar AustinBlazonPer chevron engrailed Gules and Azure in chief two lions combatant Argent and in base a trillium Argent seeded proper; SymbolismThe trillium represents Mr. Austin’s province of residence, Ontario. The division line is a chevron, a heraldic shape commonly found in arms belonging to people with the surname Austin. |
CrestBlazonA mitre Gules embellished Or transfixed by a sword point upwards Argent hilt and pommel Or; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The sword likely alludes to Mr. Austin’s military service as a major in the Canadian Army. |
MottoBlazonADVANCE; SymbolismADVANCE. |
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, 2 September 1964. |