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Vancouver, British Columbia
Registration of Arms
September 15, 2025
Vol. VIII, p. 425
Arms of David Allen MitchellBlazonSable on a fess Or three mascles Sable, in chief three cross-crosslets fitché, all within a bordure Or; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. A black shield with a yellow band and lozenges is common for Scottish persons bearing the surname Mitchell. To make these arms unique, the lozenges are black and placed on the band. The border is a Scottish method of differencing. |
CrestBlazonA hedgehog proper grasping a mascle Sable; SymbolismThe lozenge is taken from the Arms. |
MottoBlazonSPERAVI; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. This Latin verb means “I have trusted.” It is likely a reference to the last line of the Te Deum prayer, “O Lord, in thee have I trusted,” thus expressing Mr. Mitchell’s faith. |
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 Court of the Lord Lyon, Edinburgh. PainterNot applicable CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeIndividual Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded in the records of the Court of the Lord Lyon, Edinburgh, Scotland, 15 August 1972. |