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Bruno Savoie
Montréal, Quebec
Grant of Arms and Badges
October 20, 2011
Vol. VI, p. 71
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Blazon
Arms
Gules a cross Ermine, in dexter chief a bear statant Argent armed and gorged with a collar affixed thereto a chain Or;
Crest
Issuant from a cloud Argent an arm embowed proper holding a fan Sable;
Motto
VERITAS NOSTRA NOBIS EST;
Symbolism
Arms
The shield, based on the arms of the Savoy region (red with a white cross), alludes to Mr. Savoie’s surname. The red colour evokes a sense of celebration of life. The bear is a symbol of courage and strength. The gold chain around its neck represents the constraints which one must overcome in order to shine.
(Text revised on 9 July 2018)
Crest
To Mr. Savoie, the arm recalls an asymmetrical Japanese flower arrangement. The fan evokes the idea of protection. The cloud represents a constant and auspicious change.
(Text revised on 9 July 2018)
Motto
This Latin motto means “Our truth belongs to us”.