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Clive Donall Reynolds

Burlington, Ontario
Registration of Arms
April 15, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 280

Arms of Clive Donall Reynolds
Arms of Clive Donall Reynolds Arms of Clive Donall Reynolds

Arms of Clive Donall Reynolds

Blazon

Per pale Argent and Gules a portcullis and in chief between two lions' heads erased respectant, a naval coronet, all counterchanged;

Symbolism

Red and white are the colours that honour Canada. The portcullis represents Major Reynolds’ home in North Bay which is also known as the “Gateway City”. The two lion heads are a reference to his sons. The naval coronet alludes to the military service of several members of Major Reynolds’ family, including his wife and two sons.

Crest of Clive Donall Reynolds

Blazon

Issuant from a coronet rim Vert set with maple leaves Or and trillium flowers Argent seeded Or leaved Vert, a demi dragon Gules armed and langued Vert grasping in its dexter claw a seax Argent;

Symbolism

The trillium flower is the floral emblem for Ontario and refers to Major Reynolds’ adopted province. The maple leaves echo a theme from the shield. The red dragon is taken from the arms of Wales and celebrates Major Reynolds’ Welsh homeland.

Motto of Clive Donall Reynolds

Blazon

IECHYD DA;

Symbolism

IECHYD DA is a Welsh salutation meaning “Good Health” and was used by the Reynolds family.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on December 20, 2003 in Volume 137, page 3982 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent registering the heraldic emblems of Clive Donall Reynolds Letters patent registering the heraldic emblems of Clive Donall Reynolds

Additional Information