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St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Amelia Jane Adair Smith
May 15, 2025
Vol. VIII, p. 377
Arms of Andrew Mark Lewis SmithBlazonPer bend sinister Vert and Gules, on a bend sinister Argent three fish winged Sable; SymbolismPink (represented here by red), white and green are found in one of the first unofficial flags of Newfoundland and therefore symbolize Mr. Smith’s upbringing in that province. The fish represent him and his two brothers. They also refer to the traditional economy of Newfoundland, while the wings represent the fact that Mr. Smith and many of his compatriots have moved away to find new opportunities. The uncommon orientation of the diagonal band, blazoned as “sinister” (meaning left but depicted to the viewer’s right), indicates Mr. Smith’s left-handedness as well as his life-long ambition to do things differently. |
CrestBlazonA fish bendwise sinister uriant Argent winged dexter Vert sinister Gules, holding in its mouth an annulet Sable; SymbolismThe winged fish and colours repeat the symbolism of the Arms. Here depicted head down, the fish also embodies the idea of diving into academic studies. The ring alludes to the iron ring presented to graduating engineers, thus referring to Mr. Smith’s profession. The downward position of the fish was inspired by a crest in Conrad Grünenberg’s Wappenbuch, reflecting Mr. Smith’s love of heraldry. |
MottoBlazonSIMILE GIGNIT SIMILE; SymbolismThis Latin phrase, meaning “Like begets like,” reflects Mr. Smith’s conviction that doing good inspires others to do good. |
Flag of Andrew Mark Lewis SmithBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Andrew Mark Lewis SmithBlazonA fish bendwise sinister hauriant winged Sable enfiling an annulet bendwise Argent; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Amelia Jane Adair Smith, child of Andrew Mark Lewis SmithBlazonThe Arms of Andrew Mark Lewis Smith debruised of a three-point label Or during her father’s lifetime; This individual will ultimately inherit the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
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 Andrew Smith, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterIlona Jurkiewicz CalligrapherKathy Feig Recipient TypeIndividual |