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Barry Joseph Gabriel

South Bar, Nova Scotia
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Brian Patrick Gabriel
May 13, 1998
Vol. III, p. 246

Badge of Barry Joseph Gabriel

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Blazon

Badge

A Mi'kmaq kaloqwej namely a cross of eight lozenges alternately Gules and Argent set upon a Samurai sword fesswise cutting edge upward Or the hilt laced Sable;


Symbolism

Badge

The star of eight points, or kaloqwej, is a Mi’kmaq symbol. The sword alludes to Mr. Gabriel’s interest in martial arts.