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Penetanguishene, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flags and Badge, with differences to Gerald Robert Mackenzie Klein
February 20, 2009
Vol. V, p. 422
Arms of Joseph Roland Gerald KleinBlazonArgent a breastplate Vert charged with three fleurs-de-lis in pale between two wings Argent; SymbolismThe breastplate represents military service. Each fleur-de-lis represents a generation of Kleins in the military: Mr. Klein’s grandfather, his father and Mr. Klein himself. They also represent him and his two siblings. The wings allude to St. Michael, patron saint of his father’s military unit, the 2REP, and symbolize Mr. Klein and his son, and their faith in the Roman Catholic Church. White and green allude to Canada’s snow and green forests. |
CrestBlazonA bear dormant affronty on eleven dogwood flowers proper; SymbolismThe bear alludes to Mr. Klein’s ancestors who were among the first Canadian settlers. Like the bear, these settlers were strong and resilient, and they always had to plan ahead by working hard during good weather and by carefully managing their resources during winter. The eleven dogwood flowers indicate that he is the 11th generation born in Canada. This wildflower alludes to the strength and courage of those ancestors. |
MottoBlazonNOLI TIMERE; SymbolismThis Latin motto means “Do not fear”. |
Flag of Joseph Roland Gerald KleinBlazonQuarterly Vert and Argent an escutcheon of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Flag of Joseph Roland Gerald KleinBlazonA standard, the Arms in hoist, the fly Argent charged with the Badge between two representations of the Crest, all separated by two bends Vert inscribed with the Motto in letters Argent; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Joseph Roland Gerald KleinBlazonA dagger point in base Argent hilted and within a vol Vert charged in base with a fleur-de-lis Argent; SymbolismThe wings repeat the symbolism from the arms and the dagger alludes to the one in the badge of his father’s military unit. |
Differenced Arms for Gerald Robert Mackenzie Klein, son of Joseph Roland Gerald KleinBlazonThe Arms of Joseph Roland Gerald Klein debruised of a three-point label Or; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 12, 2009 in Volume 143, page 3680 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Karine Constantineau, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherLuc Saucier Recipient TypeIndividual |