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Carl Gagnon
Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
September 15, 2021
Vol. VIII, p. 15
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Blazon
Arms
Or a winged unicorn rampant Sable;
Crest
A raven displayed Sable charged on the breast with a compass rose Argent and issuant from a naval crown Or;
Motto
HISTOIRE ET DEVOIR;
Symbolism
Arms
The winged unicorn, a creature of imagination, represents Mr. Gagnon’s creativity.
Crest
The raven is a bird that Mr. Gagnon admires for its intelligence. The compass rose, which represents a star, is a symbol traditionally associated with intelligence units and refers to Mr. Gagnon’s career in this field. The naval crown symbolizes his long career as a naval officer.
Motto
Meaning “History and duty,” this French phrase represents Mr. Gagnon’s interest in history and his sense of duty as a naval officer.