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Further
Registration:
The American College of
Heraldry 23 March 2018
under Number 3979.
The
red cross on a white
shield, alludes to the
St George’s Cross, the
symbol of England and
the Christian Faith. The
device in the first
quarter is an adaption
of and in deference to
the arms of Sir John de
Bures of Boddington
(c1350) a probable
historic link to the
armiger’s direct
ancestor, John Dipper,
who bequeathed lands in
Boddington to his son
Samuel c1611.
The Oak in the third
quarter is there to
denote strength as well
as a reference to the
oaks found in
Gloucester, where
earliest Dippers are
found, and the oaks used
by Dippers in the
construction of
buildings and ships. The
Wheat garb, which shows
the harvest of one's
hopes has been secured,
is a symbol of
hospitality, prosperity
and success enjoyed, as
well as agricultural
connections. The raised
sword illustrates
military and other
service to the realm.
The mantel of green and
gold reflects England’s
green and pleasant land
and golden
opportunities.
The crest of a phoenix
rising illustrates a
resurgence of interest
in the armiger’s family
history and ideals.
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