- The Governor General of Canada
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John Boddy
Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Paul Boddy, James Boddy and Elizabeth Jane Boddy
May 7, 2009
Vol. V, p. 444
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Blazon
Badge
On a rose Argent surmounting two lightning flashes in saltire and a sword palewise Gules, a globe Azure its lines of latitude and longitude Argent;
Symbolism
Badge
This combines the white rose of York with a globe as a further allusion to world travel. The lightning flashes represent computer-based communications technology and therefore Mr. Boddy’s professional career, most notably with IBM and AT&T. The sword repeats the symbol from the crest.