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Chalk River, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Curtis James Gust Russell and Stacey Geneva Gust Russell
August 15, 2019
Vol. VII, p. 199
Arms of Joseph Francis RussellBlazonVert two palm branches in saltire between in chief an Atlantic salmon and in base a mullet Or; SymbolismGreen and yellow are colours that have long been used by Mr. Russell’s family. Green furthermore alludes to Mr. Russell’s love of nature, and to the colour of his uniform when he served in the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps. The palm fronds are found in the arms of the town of Walcz, Poland, and represent the origins of his wife’s family in this area when it was part of the German province of West Prussia. The fronds also honour Mr. Russell’s two children. The Atlantic salmon refers to the Miramichi River, where the salmon would spawn, and to Mr. Russell’s birth province of New Brunswick. The star represents the Acadian star and Mr. Russell’s Acadian heritage, and is also found in the arms of Walcz. |
CrestBlazonA demi-pine marten proper holding a fountain and issuant from a coronet of fireman’s axes in saltire and swords in saltire Or; SymbolismThe pine marten is a reference to Mr. Russell’s mother’s surname of Martin. The heraldic fountain is another reference to the Miramichi River and its bay, representing the region where Mr. Russell was born and spent his early childhood. The crossed swords represent Mr. Russell’s service in the Canadian Armed Forces, and the crossed fireman’s axes refer to his longstanding commitment as a volunteer fireman. |
MottoBlazonSANS PEUR; SymbolismThis French phrase, meaning “Without fear,” encompasses Mr. Russell’s belief in facing life’s challenges courageously. The motto’s language reflects his French Acadian ancestry. |
Flag of Joseph Francis RussellBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Joseph Francis RussellBlazonA pine marten Or and a pine marten Vert ambulant around a fountain; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Curtis James Gust Russell, child of Joseph Francis RussellBlazonThe Arms of Joseph Francis Russell debruised by a three-point label Argent during his father’s lifetime; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death; SymbolismThe three-point label indicates that he is the first-born child and will inherit the full arms. |
Differenced Arms for Stacey Geneva Gust Russell, child of Joseph Francis RussellBlazonThe Arms of Joseph Francis Russell within a bordure Or; SymbolismThe border is a permanent mark of difference. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 7, 2019 in Volume 153, page 4269 of the Canada Gazette.     |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Teva Vidal, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterD. Robert Tunstall CalligrapherKathy Feig Recipient TypeIndividual |