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Jeffrey George Gilmour

Calgary, Alberta
Grant of Arms
April 15, 2004
Vol. IV, p. 371

Arms of Jeffrey George Gilmour
Arms of Jeffrey George Gilmour Arms of Jeffrey George Gilmour

Arms of Jeffrey George Gilmour

Blazon

Per fess dancetty Argent and Azure, in chief a balance and in base an igloo counterchanged;

Symbolism

The balance represents scales of justice and Mr. Gilmour’s profession as a lawyer. The igloo and the blue and white colours indicate his career with the Government of the Northwest Territories. The jagged division line is a reference to the Mackenzie Mountains of the Northwest Territories.

Crest of Jeffrey George Gilmour

Blazon

A snowy owl Argent supporting with the dexter claw a fouled anchor Azure;

Symbolism

The owl continues the Arctic theme of the Arms, while the anchor represents Mr. Gilmour’s thirteen years as a naval officer.

Motto of Jeffrey George Gilmour

Blazon

HONOS PER VIGILANTIAM;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means “Honour through vigilance”.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 12, 2005 in Volume 139, page 688 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Jeffrey George Gilmour Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Jeffrey George Gilmour

Additional Information