- The Governor General of Canada
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Howard Berlind Ripstein
Montréal, Quebec
Grant of Arms and Badge
April 15, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 277
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Blazon
Badge
On a bezant a vol Gules and in chief an open book Argent bound Gules;
Symbolism
Badge
The gold disc resembles a coin, and thus refers to Mr. Ripstein's career as an accountant. The open book alludes to the fact that he taught commerce at Concordia University, the University of Toronto, Loyola College, and the University of Windsor for over 25 years. The wings repeat the symbolism from the shield.