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Ottawa, Ontario
Registration of Arms and Supporters
October 15, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 317
Arms of Freeman Freeman-ThomasBlazonQuarterly, 1st and 4th Argent three lions rampant Gules, a chief Azure, 2nd and 3rd Ermine two pallets Azure overall three fusils conjoined in fess Or;
SymbolismThe first and fourth quarters are the traditional arms of the Thomas baronets of Yapton Place, in England. Lord Willingdon’s great-grandfather assumed the Thomas surname of his maternal grandfather, as well as the use of the Thomas arms. The second and third quarters are based on arms used by Freeman families in County Northampton, England. The blue bands are likely a mark of difference to indicate that Lord Willingdon’s ancestors were younger sons. |
CrestBlazonA demi-lion Gules charged on the shoulder with an ermine spot Argent; SymbolismThis is the traditional crest of the Thomas baronets of Yapton Place, with the ermine spot as a mark of difference for Lord Willingdon’s great-grandfather. |
CrestBlazonA boar’s head proper issuant from an antique crown Azure; SymbolismThis crest is based on the traditional one used by the Freeman families of County Northampton, where the boar emerges from a ducal coronet. |
MottoBlazonHONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY; SymbolismThis is the traditional motto of the Thomas baronets of Yapton Place. |
SupportersBlazonTwo halberdiers armed in English armour of the 17th century each holding a halberd proper; SymbolismNot available. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationSince 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not available. PainterArtist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeIndividual Special DesignationGovernor General Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 23 August 1910 and 30 August 1910. The acquisition of this painting has been sponsored by the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada. |