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Douglas Graeme Bassett

Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badges
July 15, 2009
Vol. V, p. 462

Badge of Douglas Graeme Bassett

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Blazon

Badge

Two batons in saltire Gules surmounted by an escallop Or;


Symbolism

Badge

The escallop represents the name Graeme, a form of Graham whose arms include escallops. The gold alludes to one of the traditional Basset arms, which are gold and red. The two batons refer to the arms.