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Victoria, British Columbia
Registration of Arms
March 20, 2026
Vol. VIII, p. 488
Arms of Charles Allan GoldieBlazonArgent a chevron Gules between in chief two trefoils Vert and in base a tortoise tergiant proper, all within a bordure engrailed per pale Gules and Or; SymbolismA red chevron and green trefoils on a white background are common to the arms of individuals bearing the surname Goldie. The border is a Scottish method of differencing. |
CrestBlazonA tortoise tergiant holding in its mouth a daisy slipped proper in front of a garb Or; SymbolismA sheaf of wheat is common to the crests of individuals bearing the surname Goldie. |
MottoBlazonQUID UTILIUS; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “What is more useful?” |
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, 7 July 1975. |