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Ottawa, Ontario
Registration of Arms
July 15, 2025
Vol. VIII, p. 396
Arms of Sidney Ernest MooreBlazonGules two lions combatant within a bordure embattled Or charged with fleurs-de-lis Azure (seven manifest), on a chief overall Or a pale Azure charged with a garb Or between dexter a rose Gules barbed and seeded proper and sinister a harp Vert; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The rose and harp possibly allude respectively to English and Irish ancestry. The fleurs-de-lis may refer to Mr. Moore’s role as a justice of the peace in Quebec. |
CrestBlazonA Pegasus erect Argent winged crined and unguled Or its sinister hoof resting on a maple leaf in its autumnal colours proper above a rose Gules barbed and seeded proper dimidiating a trefoil Vert; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The rose and trefoil likely repeat the English and Irish references in the Arms, while the maple leaf represents Mr. Moore’s Canadian identity. |
MottoBlazonSEMPER RECTI MEMORES; SymbolismThis Latin expression means “Always mindful of what is right.” It likely refers to Mr. Moore’s position as a justice of the peace. |
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, 25 June 1970. |