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François Imad Metlej
Gatineau, Quebec
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Élina Nour-El-Sabah Metlej and Renaud Shawi Metlej
September 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 208
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Blazon
Badge
Two scimitars in saltire surmounted by an orange slipped and leaved proper;
Symbolism
Badge
The arrangement of the two swords in the shape of an X is common to badges of many Canadian Armed Forces units, and recalls Mr. Metlej’s military service. As they are scimitars—Arab swords with curved blades—these weapons also evoke his Lebanese origins. The orange echoes the symbolism of the orange blossom in the crest.