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Randall Scott Echlin

Toronto, Ontario
Grant of a Flag and a Badge
August 20, 2010
Vol. V, p. 534

Badge of Randall Scott Echlin

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Blazon

Badge

A torteau edged and charged with a balance environed by four maple leaves in cross Or between four bezants;


Symbolism

Badge

The red disc symbolizes Mr. Echlin’s position as a Justice of the Superior Court of Justice, the red alluding to the red sash of such a Justice. The balance represents the practice of law. The maple leaves are for Canada and gold roundels refer to Mr. Echlin’s award as “Man of the Year” at the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.