Arms of William Proctor Elms
Arms of William Proctor Elms
Blazon
Or a great blue heron (Ardea herodias) proper on a chief Azure three elm leaves Or;
Symbolism
The colours blue and gold are those of The Royal Canadian Regiment, in which both Mr. Elms’s sons served. The elm leaves are a reference to the family name, “Elms”. The great blue heron honours Mr. Elms’s father, George William Elms. It is also native to Ontario, Mr. Elms’s birthplace, and to Newfoundland, the Canadian origin of the Elms family.
Crest of William Proctor Elms
Blazon
A falcon's head couped Argent in the beak Or a maple leaf and elm leaf also Or;
Symbolism
The falcon is taken from the badge associated with Mr. Elms’s regiment, the 48th Highlanders of Canada. It is also significant because the falcon depicted is native to Newfoundland and thus continues to honour the memory of Mr. Elms’s father. The maple and elm leaves reflect the military careers of three generations of Elms men and their service to Canada.
Motto of William Proctor Elms
Blazon
FAITHFUL FOREVER;
Symbolism
FAITHFUL FOREVER.
