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Peter Scot Betcher

Nanaimo, British Columbia
Grant of Arms and Badge, with differences to Saylor Joseph Betcher
December 15, 2020
Vol. VII, p. 310

Arms of  Peter Scot Betcher

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Blazon

Arms

Azure three annulets interlaced Or between three trident heads Argent;

Crest

A lyre Azure issuant from a naval crown Or;

Motto

GROW RELATIONSHIPS GENEROUSLY;


Symbolism

Arms

The blue and trident heads allude to Mr. Betcher’s service with the Navy League of Canada. The rings represent the three members of Mr. Betcher’s family: him, his wife Vanessa, and his son Saylor.

Crest

The naval crown symbolizes Mr. Betcher’s service of in the Navy League of Canada. The lyre represents his ability to play several musical instruments and his involvement with a number of musical bands.

Motto

This phrase describes the importance for Mr. Betcher of expanding spheres of relationships.