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Québec, Quebec
Grant of Arms, with differences to Manon Baker, Marie-Andrée Cantin and Fanny Cantin
May 15, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 354
Arms of Aylmer BakerBlazonPer pale Sable and Or semé of bearpaw prints counterchanged; SymbolismThe black and yellow are taken from the coat of arms of the Holy Roman Empire, the ancestral homeland of Jean-Baptiste Ébacher, the first ancestor of Dr. Baker to settle in Canada. The bear prints, an animal with which Dr. Baker identifies, represent his profession of chiropractor, for which the sense of touch is essential. The hands are also a symbol of caring and generosity, thus recalling Dr. Baker’s many years of service with various community organizations. The alternation of colours evokes radiography, another allusion to his profession. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet flory Or a demi-bear Sable holding between its paws a rod of Aesculapius Gules; SymbolismThe bear repeats the symbolism of the arms. The rod of Aesculapius represents Dr. Baker’s profession and is found in the badge of the 55th Field Ambulance, of which Dr. Baker is an honorary member. The flory crown alludes to his city and his province of residence, Quebec. |
MottoBlazonAU SERVICE DE L’HUMANITÉ; SymbolismThis phrase means “In the service of humanity”. |
Differenced Arms for Manon Baker, daughter of Aylmer BakerBlazonThe Arms of Aylmer Baker debruised of a three-point label Gules during her father’s lifetime; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Marie-Andrée Cantin, granddaughter of Aylmer BakerBlazonThe Arms of Aylmer Baker debruised of a five-point label Gules during her grandfather’s lifetime; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Fanny Cantin, granddaughter of Aylmer BakerBlazonThe Arms of Aylmer Baker within a bordure per pale Or and Sable; 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 March 14, 2015 in Volume 149, page 501 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterAudrey Joan Merrington CalligrapherMyriam Chesseboeuf Recipient TypeIndividual |