Albert John Greene Wilson

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Toronto, Ontario
Registration of Arms
January 20, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 139

Arms of Albert John Greene Wilson
Arms of Albert John Greene Wilson
 
Arms of Albert John Greene Wilson

Arms of Albert John Greene Wilson

Blazon

Gules a wolf rampant, on a chief Argent three maple leaves Vert;

Symbolism

Wolves are commonly found in the arms of persons bearing the surname Wilson. The maple leaves allude to Mr. Wilson’s Canadian identity.

Crest

Blazon

A wolf’s head erased Argent gorged with a collar lined Gules, holding in its mouth a scroll proper;

Symbolism

The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. Wolves are commonly found in the crests of persons bearing the surname Wilson. The scroll possibly refers to the law and thus Mr. Wilson’s profession as a lawyer.

Motto

Blazon

NUNQUAM IN IRA;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means “Never in anger.”

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

Since 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent registering the heraldic emblems of Albert John Greene Wilson

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of the College of Arms, London.

Painter

Artist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres

Calligrapher

Not applicable

Recipient Type

Individual

Other Information

The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 15 August 1962.