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Paul Egesborg

Gatineau, Quebec
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Philippe Egesborg, Delphine Egesborg, and Charlotte Egesborg
July 20, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 97

Badge of Paul Egesborg

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Blazon

Badge

A compass rose Azure and Or charged with an escutcheon of the Arms and surmounting two concentric annulets, its sinister arm terminating in an Algiz rune Azure;


Symbolism

Badge

The compass rose alludes to Mr. Egesborg’s profession as a land surveyor. It is the signature he uses for his carpentry work. The spoke pointing east, which bears the “Algiz” character found on certain rune stones, is a further reminder of his family’s Scandinavian origins.