Hans Girdhari Bathija

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Toronto, Ontario
Registration of Arms, Flag and Badge
September 20, 2019
Vol. VII, p. 207

Arms of Hans Girdhari Bathija
Arms of Hans Girdhari Bathija
Flag of Hans Girdhari Bathija
Badge of Hans Girdhari Bathija
 
Arms of Hans Girdhari Bathija

Arms of Hans Girdhari Bathija

Blazon

Gules three pallets Or surmounted by three hurts in bend each charged with a rose Or barbed proper seeded Gules;

Symbolism

The stripes symbolize connectivity, networks and trade routes. They allude to Mr. Bathija’s career in information technology, to an abacus and thus to his and his family’s background in banking and trade, and to bamboo, symbolic of integrity and flexibility. Red and yellow represent wealth in Chinese culture, Mr. Bathija’s family background. Red is also a national colour of the United Kingdom, Canada and Croatia, countries with which Mr. Bathija and his family have been associated. The three roses represent his wife, son, and daughter, as well as the family’s English heritage.

Crest

Blazon

A swan rising supporting between its wings elevated and addorsed Or a wheel Gules;

Symbolism

The swan alludes to the Hansa, an iconic bird found in Indian mythology. Its position of taking flight is symbolic of elevating oneself and seeking of enlightenment, and it alludes to the migration of the family from one part of the world to the other. Yellow represents gold, symbolic of wealth and integrity. The wheel alludes to the Dharmachakra, an ancient Vedic symbol.

Motto

Blazon

IGNIS AURUM PROBAT;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase meaning “Gold is tempered by fire” is taken from Seneca’s essay De Providentia (V, 9).

Flag of Hans Girdhari Bathija

Flag of Hans Girdhari Bathija

Blazon

A standard, the Arms in hoist, the fly Argent charged with the Crest between two representations of the Badge separated by two bends Argent fimbriated Azure and inscribed with the Motto in letters Sable;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.

Badge of Hans Girdhari Bathija

Badge of Hans Girdhari Bathija

Blazon

A demi-horse couped Azure holding between the legs a sword Or its blade surmounted by a wheel Gules;

Symbolism

The horse represents the Canadian horse and thus Canada, the birthplace of Mr. Bathija’s children. It also symbolizes grace under pressure and refers to Mr. Bathija’s interest in horses and horse racing. The sword represents the City of London, of which he is a Freeman, his support for the armed forces of Canada and the United Kingdom, and the idea of defending family and home. The wheel alludes to the Dharmachakra.

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 28, 2020 in Volume 154, page 692 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent registering the heraldic emblems of Hans Girdhari BathijaLetters patent registering the heraldic emblems of Hans Girdhari Bathija

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Peter O’Donoghue, York Herald at the College of Arms, London (2018).

Painter

Artist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres

Calligrapher

Not applicable

Recipient Type

Individual

Other Information

The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 27 July 2018.