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Claude Desmeules

Montreal, Quebec
Grant of Arms
January 30, 2002
Vol. IV, p. 196

Arms of Claude Desmeules
Arms of Claude Desmeules Arms of Claude Desmeules

Arms of Claude Desmeules

Blazon

Vert a centaur forcene Or holding between his hands a millstone Argent charged with a mill rind Gules;

Symbolism

The centaur is a creature from Greek mythology symbolizing virile strength. The millstone (meule in French) is also a symbol of strength that alludes as well to the family name of Mr. Desmeules.

Crest of Claude Desmeules

Blazon

Three millstones Argent each charged with a mill rind Gules;

Symbolism

The millstones recall the family name of Mr. Desmeules.

Motto of Claude Desmeules

Blazon

VELLE ET POSSE;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means “To want and to be able to.”

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on February 22, 2003 in Volume 137, page 519 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Claude Desmeules Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Claude Desmeules Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Claude Desmeules Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Claude Desmeules

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