Arms of the Municipalité de Bury
Arms of the Municipalité de Bury
Blazon
Per saltire Vert and Or, in chief and in base four pallets, in each flank a pine tree counterchanged, at the fess point a hurt charged with an open book Or;
Symbolism
The elements of the shield symbolize the natural environment and riches of Bury. The vertical bands symbolize agriculture, while the pine trees represent the forestry industry. The blue roundel is a symbol of convergence, gathering and unity. Charged with a book, it represents not only education, but also the town’s history, its past, present and future.
Crest of the Municipalité de Bury
Blazon
Issuant from a wreath of roses, heather, trefoils and lilies Or, a cross Azure;
Symbolism
The crest, consisting of a simple cross, represents the fact that there are several religions denominations in the town: Catholic, Anglican, Methodist, United, Presbyterian, Baptist and Adventist.
Motto of the Municipalité de Bury
Blazon
IBI STABILITAS ET PERENNITAS;
Symbolism
Meaning “In this place there is stability and continuity.”
Supporters of the Municipalité de Bury
Blazon
Dexter a heavy horse sinister a riding horse Azure each gorged of a chain Or pendent therefrom a bezant charged with a heart Azure resting on a hand proper, the supporters standing on a grassy mound Vert set on barry wavy Or and Azure;
Symbolism
The horses evoke the agricultural and military heritage of the municipality of Bury. Their collars are adorned with the symbol for volunteerism, honouring the municipality’s many volunteers. The compartment heraldically represents the many watercourses in the region.
