- The Governor General of Canada
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Paolo delMistro
Charlesbourg, Quebec
Grant of Arms and Badge, with differences to Fredérika Martel delMistro
June 20, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 288
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Blazon
Arms
Chequy Or and Gules, a chief Gules;
Crest
A demi lion guardant Or holding a laurel branch proper;
Motto
FORTITUDO • PERTINACIA • CONSTANCIA;
Symbolism
Arms
The red and gold colours are the choice of Mr. delMistro. The chequered pattern alludes to the profession of Mr. delMistro's father, a talented mosaic artisan who did restoration work in numerous Catholic churches. Moreover, as a structured and orderly pattern, the chequered background can represent Mr. delMistro's work in public administration and his involvement in an international exchange programme aimed at crime prevention.
Crest
The lion underlines the strength and determination that Mr. delMistro puts into his fight against crime. The laurel branch represents the Italian origins of the delMistro family.
Motto
This phrase means "Courage, tenacity, firmness".