Arms of Danielle Brochet
Arms of Danielle Brochet
Blazon
Azure a bend Gules fimbriated between three lozenges, one in chief, two in base Argent;
Symbolism
The Norman lineage of Du Val de Beaumontel bore a coat of arms of a red diagonal stripe on white. A blue field has been added, representing the sea. The lozenges are taken from architecture: they are found on the façade of the Cove House (La Maison de l’Anse) built by Peter-John Du Val (1794-1835) at Île Bonaventure, Quebec. The lozenges are also a tribute to Peter-John Du Val’s mother, wife and daughter, and to William Du Val’s three ships, Grace, Edith and May, named after his daughters. The red stripe relates to the duty to serve the Crown.
Crest of Danielle Brochet
Blazon
A gannet (Sula bassanus) proper bearing on the dexter leg a leg-band Or;
Symbolism
The gannet represents the interest in conservation of the bird initiated by Edith Du Val’s father, William Du Val (1883-1960) and his wife Matilda-Clara Mauger (1884-1954). The gold ring around its leg recalls that Edith Du Val and her parents banded thousands of gannets at Île Bonaventure.
Motto of Danielle Brochet
Blazon
L’AMITIÉ ENTRE NOUS • GENS DE LA MER;
Symbolism
Meaning “Friendship between us ∙ kindred of the sea” this sentence recalls the duty of seamen to assist one another at request (the SOS) and is suggested by the name of Amice Du Val (né 1777) and in the Du Val ship name, the Amity. Further, the motto refers to our kinship with the creatures of the air and sea.
