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Brandon, Manitoba
Grant of Supporters and a Badge
June 10, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 364
Arms of Frederick Richard BruceBlazonArgent a thistle slipped and leaved proper, on a chief rayonné Gules a Maltese cross between two escutcheons Argent; SymbolismThe red upper section is taken from the Arms of the Chief of the Bruce clan in Scotland, except that the lower edge represents the flame of inspiration important to a life-long learner and teacher. The small escutcheons are shown in the shape of a police badge as used in Canadian heraldry. Together, these represent Mr. Bruce’s long service as a police officer, which culminated as a chief of police. The thistle is a symbol of his Scottish heritage. The Maltese cross alludes to his long service to St. John Ambulance and in The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem. As a Bailiff Grand Cross of The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, Mr. Bruce is entitled to Supporters and to display a chief of the Order in his Arms. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet erablé Gules a great gray owl wings elevated and addorsed Argent; SymbolismThe owl, the official bird of Manitoba, symbolizes Mr. Bruce’s birthplace. The maple leaf coronet represents his Canadian heritage. |
MottoBlazonJUSTUM FAC; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Do the right thing” and represents good advice by a police officer. |
SupportersBlazonDexter an elephant sinister a polar bear standing on a grassy mound proper; SymbolismFor Mr. Bruce, the polar bear symbolizes wisdom and transformation, and the elephant the ideas of defence of the family, social connection and intelligence. |
Badge of Frederick Richard BruceBlazonA fleur-de-lis Or charged with a thistle proper all within a belt Gules buckeled and embellished Or inscribed JUSTUM FAC, in letters Argent; SymbolismMr. Bruce has Scottish heritage, and his wife Doreen Lacquement has French heritage, each represented by one of the emblems within the belt and buckle. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 14, 2015 in Volume 149, page 501 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual Other InformationThe recipient's emblems were originally recorded in the Public Register of Arms, Flag and Badges of Canada, Vol. V, page 382. |