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Dauphin Herald Extraordinary and Saguenay Herald, Canadian Heraldic Authority

Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Badges of Office
August 4, 1998
Vol. III, p. 192

Badge of Office of the Dauphin Herald Extraordinary, Canadian Heraldic Authority
Badge of Office of the Dauphin Herald Extraordinary, Canadian Heraldic Authority Badge of Office of the Dauphin Herald Extraordinary, Canadian Heraldic Authority

Badge of Office of the Dauphin Herald Extraordinary, Canadian Heraldic Authority

Blazon

On a representation of a Micmac trade silver brooch Argent a dolphin all within a bordure Azure;

Symbolism

The two main components of the badge of the Dauphin Herald Extraordinary are a blue heraldic dolphin displayed on a stylization of a Micmac trade silver brooch of the type made for fur traders in the 17th and 18th centuries and traded to many of the First Nations. The badge is outlined with a wavy band of blue, referring both to the waters of the Rivière Dauphin (the former name of the Annapolis River) and more widely to the seas, lakes and rivers of Atlantic Canada.
Badge of Office of the Saguenay Herald, Canadian Heraldic Authority Badge of Office of the Saguenay Herald, Canadian Heraldic Authority

Badge of Office of the Saguenay Herald, Canadian Heraldic Authority

Blazon

On a hurt four crowns flory in cross Argent bases inwards;

Symbolism

The badge represents, in a stylized form, a blueberry, with its heart composed of four small crowns. Blueberries are a famous feature of the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, the inhabitants of which are affectionately known as "Bleuets." The four crowns in cross make reference to the "Kingdom" myth of the Saguenay region from the time of Jacques Cartier and Roberval.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on July 22, 2000 in Volume 134, page 2262 of the Canada Gazette.
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