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Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
September 15, 2005
Vol. IV, p. 529
Arms of Fredrick John Butler-CaughieBlazonPer pale Gules and Azure a covered cup and in chief a Maltese cross between two trefoils Argent; SymbolismThe colour red represents the blood of Christ, in whose name Major Butler-Caughie serves, and the blue represents the Holy Spirit who empowers him. The red and white colours also allude to his affection for his country, these being the colours of Canada. The cup symbolizes the name “Butler”, as well as service to God and humankind. The Maltese cross alludes to his charitable activities and his service as a chaplain in the Canadian Forces. Each of the trefoils represents the Holy Trinity. |
CrestBlazonA demi-lion Gules holding in its dexter paw a cross crosslet fitché Argent, its sinister paw resting on an escutcheon Gules; SymbolismThe lion with cross and red shield is symbolic of the Major’s position as a cleric in the Salvation Army. |
MottoBlazonSPES MEA IN DEO; SymbolismSPES MEA IN DEO means “My hope is in God”. |
Flag of Fredrick John Butler-CaughieBlazonA banner of the arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Fredrick John Butler-CaughieBlazonAn escutcheon Gules within a vol Argent; SymbolismThe two wings of the Canada goose appear in a circular form to represent the concept of everything being connected through communication. The goose is known for its strength, cooperation, and sound. Moreover, with the shield representing the Major’s denomination and its participants, the wings also illustrate the idea of pastoral counselling and support for those spirits that are frozen temporarily in situations that hinder them from hearing God’s call to better things. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 4, 2006 in Volume 140, page 431 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Fredrick Butler-Caughie, assisted by Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, and the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |