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Richard Logan

Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms
October 30, 2000
Vol. IV, p. 50

Arms of Richard Logan
Arms of Richard Logan Arms of Richard Logan

Arms of Richard Logan

Blazon

Ermine a lion passant guardant per pale Or and Azure, on a chief Gules a falcon volant affronté head to the sinister and grasping in its talons the mace of the Senate of Canada Or;

Symbolism

The upper part of the shield celebrates Mr. Logan’s long and extensive involvement with air cadets, with the falcon modelled on the badge of the Air Cadet League of Canada. The ermine field is found in arms associated with the English Barnaby family and thus honours the family of Mr. Logan’s wife. The blue half of the lion alludes to the arms of the Duke of Edinburgh, while the gold half is taken from the traditional arms of Hickey, referring to Mr. Logan’s maternal heritage. The reference to the Duke of Edinburgh symbolizes Mr. Logan’s involvement over a long period of time in the Duke of Edinburgh Awards programme. The mace recognizes Mr. Logan’s service as Mace Bearer of the Senate of Canada.

Crest of Richard Logan

Blazon

Two arms embowed proper holding a heart Gules charged with three nails proper;

Symbolism

The crest represents Mr. Logan’s paternal heritage through the use of the central element of the arms associated with Scottish armigers with the name Logan. The two arms symbolize his obligation to protect the honour of his family while striving to meet important goals.

Motto of Richard Logan

Blazon

SERVE · SERVE WELL;

Symbolism

Not applicable

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 24, 2001 in Volume 135, page 938 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Richard Logan Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Richard Logan Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Richard Logan Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Richard Logan

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