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James William Clarke

Winnipeg, Manitoba
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Michelle Jennifer Clarke
July 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 316

Badge of James William Clarke

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Blazon

Badge

A lion’s head erased Azure environed dexter by branches of pine and sinister by a spray of white heather proper;


Symbolism

Badge

The lion’s head and the pine branches are based on the crest. The heather is an indication of the family’s Scottish heritage, especially the McIntyre ancestors of Mr. Clarke’s mother. White heather is the McIntyre family plant badge.