Arms of the Association des Maillet d'Acadie Inc.
Arms of the Association des Maillet d'Acadie Inc.
Blazon
Argent a fess wavy Azure between in chief an escallop between a tau cross and a tankard, and in base a mallet Gules;
Symbolism
The mallet (maillet in French) evokes the family surname. The wavy horizontal stripe symbolizes the crossing from France to Port-Royal, in Acadia, by the family’s ancestor Jacques Maillet, a soldier of the Compagnies franches de la Marine assigned to defend the fort. The shell, the symbol of St. James (Saint Jacques in French), recalls the name of the first Maillet in Acadia, Jacques. The Tau cross, also known as the Cross of St. Anthony (Saint Antoine in French), alludes to Antoine Maillet, the father of Jacques. The tankard (choppe in French) recalls Françoise Choppart, the wife of Antoine.
Crest of the Association des Maillet d'Acadie Inc.
Blazon
Issuant from a mural crown Azure masoned Argent charged with fleurs-de-lis and anchors Or, a galley its sail Gules charged with a mullet Or;
Symbolism
The ship is taken from the coat of arms of Paris, the birthplace of Jacques Maillet. The star evokes the Stella Maris, an Acadian symbol since 1884. The crenellated crown recalls the fort of Port-Royal, defended by Jacques Maillet when it was captured by the British in 1710. The fleur-de-lis evokes the Ancien Régime of France, and was found in abundance on the flag of the Compagnies franches de la Marine, as were the anchors.
Motto of the Association des Maillet d'Acadie Inc.
Blazon
FIERTÉ • FRATERNITÉ • FORCE;
Symbolism
This phrase means “Pride, fellowship, strength”.
