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Barrie, Ontario
Registration of Arms
March 20, 2025
Vol. VIII, p. 370
Arms of Osmond Jennings RoweBlazonOr on a bend between six trefoils Vert a fouled anchor between two escallops Or; SymbolismThis composition is based on arms commonly used by persons bearing the surname Rowe who were originally from Derbyshire, in England. The arms are made unique to Mr. Rowe by the addition of the anchor, which symbolizes his service as a naval officer during the Second World War, as well as his great-great-grandfather’s position as a mounted Coast Guard officer in England. |
CrestBlazonA cubit arm proper vested Erminois the hand holding a trefoil Vert; SymbolismThis is the crest used by the Derbyshire branches of the Rowe family. |
MottoBlazonNO AY VIDA COMO LA HONRA;
SymbolismThis Spanish phrase means “There is no life like honour.” |
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 Office of the Chief Herald of Ireland, Dublin. PainterNot applicable CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeIndividual Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the Office of the Chief Herald of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland, 6 August 1969. |