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Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Quebec
Registration of Arms
April 15, 2021
Vol. VII, p. 350
Arms of Henry Gifford BirksBlazonSable three garbs Or, on a chief Argent three torteaux; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The shield’s design is based on the English Birkes family coat of arms. |
CrestBlazonAn ear of wheat leaved and a palm branch in saltire proper; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The ear of wheat and the palm branch in saltire are an existing Birkes family crest. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 11, 2021 in Volume 155, page 5668 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, 15 March 1960. |