Peter Scot Betcher

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Nanaimo, British Columbia
Grant of Arms and Badge, with differences to Saylor Joseph Betcher
December 15, 2020
Vol. VII, p. 310

Arms of  Peter Scot Betcher
Arms of  Peter Scot Betcher
Badge of Peter Scot Betcher
Differenced Arms for Saylor Joseph Betcher, child of Peter Scot Betcher
 
Arms of  Peter Scot Betcher

Arms of Peter Scot Betcher

Blazon

Azure three annulets interlaced Or between three trident heads Argent;

Symbolism

The blue and trident heads allude to Mr. Betcher’s service with the Navy League of Canada. The rings represent the three members of Mr. Betcher’s family: him, his wife Vanessa, and his son Saylor.

Crest

Blazon

A lyre Azure issuant from a naval crown Or;

Symbolism

The naval crown symbolizes Mr. Betcher’s service of in the Navy League of Canada. The lyre represents his ability to play several musical instruments and his involvement with a number of musical bands.

Motto

Blazon

GROW RELATIONSHIPS GENEROUSLY;

Symbolism

This phrase describes the importance for Mr. Betcher of expanding spheres of relationships.

Badge of Peter Scot Betcher

Badge of Peter Scot Betcher

Blazon

A bell Or its clapper an anchor Azure;

Symbolism

The anchor recalls Mr. Betcher’s service with the Navy League of Canada. The bell represents the progress of time in service.

Differenced Arms for Saylor Joseph Betcher, child of Peter Scot Betcher

Differenced Arms for Saylor Joseph Betcher, child of Peter Scot Betcher

Blazon

The Arms of Peter Scot Betcher debruised of a three-point label Or during his father’s lifetime; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following the latter’s death;

Symbolism

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

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 27, 2021 in Volume 155, page 1320 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Peter Scot Betcher

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Melissa Aberin

Calligrapher

Luc Saucier

Recipient Type

Individual