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Québec, Quebec
Registration of Arms
February 15, 2021
Vol. VII, p. 334
Arms of Onésime GagnonBlazonOr a lion’s face Gules between three chaplets of fern fronds each set with four maple leaves proper and enclosing a fleur-de-lis Azure; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The lion’s head is possibly a canting reference to Mr. Gagnon’s birthplace of Saint-Léon-de-Standon, Quebec. The maple leaves represent Canada, while the fleur-de-lis are for Quebec, the province of which Mr. Gagnon was Lieutenant Governor. |
CrestBlazonA demi-lion Gules its dexter paw gauntleted Argent grasping a spear in bend shafted Sable headed Or, all issuant from a wreath of maple leaves proper; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The lion is possibly a canting reference to Mr. Gagnon’s birthplace of Saint-Léon-de-Standon, Quebec. |
MottoBlazonTOUJOURS FIDÈLE; SymbolismThis French phrase means “Always faithful.” |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 11, 2021 in Volume 155, page 5667 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not Available. PainterArtist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeIndividual Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 25 July 1958. |