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Lorne Dwight Clifford

Thunder Bay, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
November 15, 2018
Vol. VII, p. 127

Badge of Lorne Dwight Clifford

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Blazon

Badge

A bagpipe Gules charged with an escallop and laurel leaves Or;


Symbolism

Badge

The bagpipe evokes Mr. Clifford’s avocation as Pipe Major of the Thunder Bay Police Pipe Band. The scallop shell, a symbol of pilgrimage, signifies his policing service in the Holy Land, while the laurel leaves evoke hopes of peace.