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London, Ontario
Grant of a Badge
April 15, 2019
Vol. VII, p. 177
Badge of Michael Douglas BechardBlazonA cross flory Azure anglé of four maple leaves Vert; SymbolismThe colours of green and blue here represent the ideas of verdant land and the Holy Spirit. The cross symbolizes Jesus Christ, referred to as the « Tree of life » in Revelation 2:7. The fleurs-de-lis honour the Virgin Mary and Fr. Bechard’s paternal French heritage. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 7, 2019 in Volume 153, page 4267 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterKatherine Golightly CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeIndividual |