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Toronto, Ontario
Registration of Arms and Badge
March 20, 2026
Vol. VIII, p. 486
Arms of Maurice Charles Robert TaylorBlazonPurpure a saltire Or pierced by a sword Argent pommel and hilt in chief Or; SymbolismA saltire (X shape) features in the arms of some individuals bearing the surname Taylor. |
CrestBlazonA lion’s head couped affronty Purpure between two ostrich feathers Or shafted, all issuant from an ancient crown Argent;
SymbolismNot available. |
MottoBlazonDE TAILLE; SymbolismThis French phrase means “Important” or “Competent.” It is a pun on the name Taylor, i.e. “tailor,” which in French is tailleur. |
Badge of Maurice Charles Robert TaylorBlazonA Saint Anthony’s cross Or enfiling an ancient crown Argent; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The St. Anthony’s cross is possibly a play on the initial of Mr. Taylor’s surname. |
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, 15 November 1977. |