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Montréal-Ouest, Quebec
Registration of Arms
April 15, 2021
Vol. VII, p. 356
Arms of Charles William BarrettBlazonPer pale Gules and Argent barry counterchanged, on a bend Azure a wheel between two square buckles Or; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The pattern of red and white segmented horizontal stripes is commonly found in Irish Barrett coats of arms. It is a canting reference to the name Barrett, based on the heraldic term “barry.” |
CrestBlazonA demi-greyhound Ermine winged Or; SymbolismNot available. |
MottoBlazonDEO VOLENTE; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “God willing.” |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 11, 2021 in Volume 155, page 5669 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, 20 October 1960. |