Cumberland (Ontario)
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Canada |
CUMBERLAND
Province : Ontario
Official blazon
Arms: Azure two axes in saltire Or heads uppermost Argent on a chief wavy also Argent two barrulets wavy Azure
Crest: Perched on a mural crown Or a Blue Jay holding in the beak a trillium slipped proper
Supporters: Upon a compartment composed of logs and sticks floating upon water proper on either side a beaver Or that on the dexter gorged with a collar Gules charged with roses Argent barbed and seeded proper that on the sinister with a collar Azure charged with fleurs-de-lis Or
Motto: AVORUM HONORI
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on May 20, 1998.
I have no information on the origin or meaning of these arms. Any information is welcome !
Literature : Image and information taken from http://www.gg.ca