Arms of Victor Michael Melnikoff
Arms of Victor Michael Melnikoff
Blazon
Argent on a chapé Gules to the dexter three coronets erablé in bend sinister one and two and to the sinister three coronets erablé in bend one and two Or, on a pile issuant from the base Sable three mullets of eight points Or;
Symbolism
The V-shape suggests Mr. Melnikoff’s profession as a lawyer by indicating the bands worn by a lawyer around the neck. The coronets running parallel to it are a reference to the arms of Alsace, the region of origin of Mr. Melnikoff’s mother and wife. The coronets have been given a Canadian dimension by the use of maple leaves. The red and gold are the colours of Alsace, and the black and white are the colours of legal robes. The stars represent the Gala des Étoiles, which Mr. Melnikoff established for the support of the performing arts.
Crest of Victor Michael Melnikoff
Blazon
Standing on a millstone a Siberian tiger passant proper holding in the dexter paw a maple leaf Gules charged with a fleur-de-lis Argent;
Symbolism
The crest evokes the region of Vladivostok in Russia from which Mr. Melnikoff’s family originates, and the arms of which show a Siberian tiger climbing over a rock. Here the rock has been replaced by a millstone in reference to Mr. Melnikoff’s name, which means “millwright’s son”. The maple leaf and the fleur-de-lis refer to Mr. Melnikoff’s strong belief in Quebec’s place in Canada.
Motto of Victor Michael Melnikoff
Blazon
LOYALTY CREATIVITY PERSISTENCE;
Symbolism
Not applicable
