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Philip Despard Pemberton Holmes
Victoria, British Columbia
Grant of Arms and Badge
August 15, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 306
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Blazon
Badge
A Steller's jay (Cyanocitta stelleri) rising proper holding in the dexter claw a torch Argent enflamed proper;
Symbolism
Badge
The torch is the symbol of Brentwood College School, which Mr. Holmes attended. The Steller’s jay is the official bird of British Columbia, and thus marks Mr. Holmes’ service to his home province and his love of its wildlife.