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Société de généalogie de Québec

Sainte-Foy, Quebec
Grant of Arms and Flag
September 15, 2006
Vol. V, p. 60

Arms of the Société de Généalogie de Québec

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Blazon

Arms

Vert a tree eradicated Or, a chief per fess embattled Azure and Argent;

Motto

FAIRE REVIVRE;


Symbolism

Arms

The colour green represents youth, strength and the open spaces of Quebec. The tree symbolizes family and ancestors. The blue of the upper portion represents the sky and the sea beyond the ramparts. The embattled line refers to Quebec City and its ramparts.

Motto

Meaning “To regenerate”.