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Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badges, with differences to Yaroslava Nataliya Koval's'kyj, Bohdanna Koval's'kyj and Nadiya Koval's'kyj
September 16, 2002
Vol. IV, p. 256
Arms of Maryan Koval's'kyjBlazonQuarterly Gules and Or four chalices counterchanged; SymbolismThe colours red and gold were chosen by Dr. Koval's'kyj. Red is one of Canada's national colours, and gold is one of the colours of the Ukraine, and thus of his heritage. The chalice was chosen by Dr. Koval's'kyj, and their number represents his four daughters. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a circlet the upper rim set with maple seeds Or, a demi angel proper habited Gules winged nimbed and holding a pigeon Or; SymbolismThe maple seeds symbolize Dr. Koval's'kyj's service to Canada. The angel represents the special spirit of his granddaughter Jennifer Kateryna Koval's'kyj, S.C. The pigeon is a symbol of loving and caring. |
MottoBlazonDIGNITY RESPECT FREEDOM; SymbolismNot applicable |
Flag of Maryan Koval's'kyjBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Maryan Koval's'kyjBlazonTwo swords in saltire Argent hilted and surmounted by a chalice Azure; SymbolismThe swords symbolize Dr. Koval's'kyj's military career. The blue is an important reference to the Ukraine, and the chalice, as in the other badge, is taken from the arms. |
Badge of Maryan Koval's'kyjBlazonAn open book Argent bound and charged with two chalices Gules; SymbolismThe book represents Dr. Koval's'kyj's academic career and his work as a writer. The chalice is taken from the arms. |
Differenced Arms for Yaroslava Nataliya Koval's'kyj, daughter of Maryan Koval's'kyjBlazonThe Arms of Maryan Koval's'kyj debruised of a three point label Argent; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Bohdanna Koval's'kyj, daughter of Maryan Koval's'kyjBlazonThe Arms of Maryan Koval's'kyj within a bordure quartely Or and Gules; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Nadiya Koval's'kyj, daughter of Maryan Koval's'kyjBlazonThe Arms of Maryan Koval's'kyj with two chalices Azure replacing the two chalices Gules; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 20, 2003 in Volume 137, page 3980 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherSuzzann Wright Recipient TypeIndividual |