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Éric Robert Saumure

Boucherville, Quebec
Grant of Arms and Badge
October 14, 1997
Vol. III, p. 204

Arms of Éric Robert Saumure
Arms of Éric Robert Saumure Arms of Éric Robert Saumure

Arms of Éric Robert Saumure

Blazon

Vert three keys fesswise on a chief wavy Argent an escallop of St. James between two fleurs-de-lis Gules;

Symbolism

The green background alludes to nature, while the wavy chief represents water. The keys symbolize openness to knowledge, an important value for Mr. Saumure. The shell, emblem of St. James (Jacques in French) refers to St. Jacques Street in Montreal, where he works in finance. The red fleurs-de-lis convey his Quebec and French roots while affirming his commitment to Canadian federalism.

Crest of Éric Robert Saumure

Blazon

A wyvern Vert langued Gules armed Argent collared with a crown also Argent heightened alternately with maple leaves and fleurs-de-lis holding in its dexter paw a heart Gules charged with a Saint Anthony's cross Argent;

Symbolism

The winged sea-dragon embodies Mr. Saumure’s love of nautical activities. The heart represents family. The St. Anthony’s cross pays tribute through metonymy to Anthony of Padua, patron saint invoked for the recovery of lost objects.

Motto of Éric Robert Saumure

Blazon

BIEN PENSER BIEN AGIR;

Symbolism

This phrase means "Think well, act well".
Badge of Éric Robert Saumure Badge of Éric Robert Saumure

Badge of Éric Robert Saumure

Blazon

A two-shackled padlock Argent;

Symbolism

Outlined in the fanciful lock are Mr. Saumure’s initials, E.S.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 14, 1998 in Volume 132, page 522 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Éric Robert Saumure Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Éric Robert Saumure

Additional Information