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Markham, Ontario
Registration of Arms
August 15, 2025
Vol. VIII, p. 411
Arms of Donald Gordon PadmoreBlazonArgent three bars wavy Azure overall three Roman bridges Or; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The bridges over the water likely allude to the occupation of Mr. Padmore’s father, who was a civil engineer specializing in water and sewage systems. |
CrestBlazonA quill Argent its shaft Or and a naval officer’s sword Argent hilted Or in saltire and enfiling a circlet Or; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The naval officer’s sword represents Mr. Padmore’s career in the Royal Canadian Navy. The quill possibly alludes to the teaching career of his brother, who is also entitled to bear the arms. The ring might refer to the engineer's ring and thus to their father’s profession. |
MottoBlazonVIAM FACIAM; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “I will make a path.” |
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, 17 June 1971. |