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Canadian Society of Mayflower Descendants

Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
August 15, 2019
Vol. VII, p. 200

Badge of the Canadian Society of Mayflower Descendants

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Blazon

Badge

A sprig of oak proper dimidiating a sprig of maple Gules both fructed proper and within a belt Gules edged, buckled, and inscribed PATRUM MEMORIAE FIDELIS in letters Argent;


Symbolism

Badge

The oak and maple leaves symbolize the Pilgrim settlers from England and their Canadian descendants. The Latin phrase PATRUM MEMORIAE FIDELIS means “Be faithful to the memory of your ancestors.”