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Louis Ernest Grimshaw

Kingston, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
January 15, 1996
Vol. III, p. 77

Badge of Louis Ernest Grimshaw

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Blazon

Badge

A parachute Or pendant therefrom a cross pattée Gules surmounting two swords in saltire points upwards Or;


Symbolism

Badge

The parachute is a reference to Mr. Grimshaw’s skills as a parachutist. The cross and swords symbolize his antiquarian interests in military insignia.