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Vancouver, British Columbia
Registration of Arms
April 20, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 174
Arms of Elvin Gerald RobinsonBlazonPer chevron engrailed Argent and Azure, in chief a dogwood flower leaved between two towers proper and in base a beaver proper on a mount Vert; SymbolismThe dogwood flower alludes to British Columbia, Mr. Robinson’s home province, while the beaver symbolizes his Canadian identity. |
CrestBlazonA robin perched on a tree stump charged with a dogwood flower leaved proper; SymbolismThe robin is a canting reference to Mr. Robinson’s surname. |
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 heralds 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, 1 June 1964. |