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John Ross McLean

Bracebridge, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flags and Badge, with differences to Meaghan Elizabeth McLean and Geoffrey Spencer McLean
May 15, 2017
Vol. VI, p. 723

Badge of John Ross McLean

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Blazon

Badge

A green sea turtle tergiant Vert charged with a koru Or;


Symbolism

Badge

The green sea turtle reminds Mr. McLean of swimming in the Pacific Ocean with his wife and daughter, the magic of coming upon a pod of turtles in the wild, and of the grace and gentleness they possess. The koru represents the occasion when Mr. McLean and his son were made honorary iwi (members) of a Maori tribe in New Zealand.