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Arthur Paul Leynard

Nanaimo, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
January 15, 2007
Vol. V, p. 103

Badge of Arthur Paul Leynard

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Blazon

Badge

On a hurt ensigned by a bomb-shell enflamed, a lion’s head erased Or within a bordure compony-counter-compony Argent and Gules;


Symbolism

Badge

The lion’s head is taken from the crest, and the red and white colours refer to the ranging pole. The bomb-shell is an indication of Mr. Leynard’s service with the Royal Canadian Artillery.