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Paul Munro Thobo-Carlsen

Belleville, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Badge, with differences to Alexa Kennedy Thobo-Carlsen and Erin Mira Thobo-Carlsen
April 20, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 63

Badge of Paul Munro Thobo-Carlsen

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Blazon

Badge

On a hurt a griffin sejant its dexter paw resting on an escutcheon Or, all within a belt Gules edged, buckled, its tip adorned with a maple leaf, and inscribed with the Motto in letters Or;


Symbolism

Badge

The griffin and colours are key elements from the arms. The escutcheon represents Mr. Thobo-Carlsen’s interest in heraldry, while the belt for him symbolizes togetherness and family, honouring his mother’s Munro and Kennedy ancestors from Scotland.