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John Francis Archibald Pyke

London, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Badge, with differences to Jeanita Marie Badner and Wendy Lyn Pyke
May 20, 2010
Vol. V, p. 515

Badge of John Francis Archibald Pyke

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Blazon

Badge

On a plate surmounting a claymore palewise and two pikes in saltire Argent a Chinese dragon’s head erased Gules;


Symbolism

Badge

The Chinese dragon and the white disc refer to the crest. The claymore represents Mr. Pyke’s Scottish heritage and the pikes are another pun on his surname.