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Patrice Lambert

Québec, Quebec
Grant of Arms and Badge, with differences to Noémi Lambert and Olivier Lambert
September 15, 2011
Vol. VI, p. 67

Differenced Arms for Noémie Lambert, daughter of Patrice Lambert

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Differenced Arms for Noémie Lambert, daughter of Patrice Lambert

The Arms of Patrice Lambert debruised in the dexter chief by a butterfly volant; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death;


Symbolism

Differenced Arms for Noémie Lambert, daughter of Patrice Lambert

The butterfly is dependent on its environment and suggests that life is fragile. Therefore it symbolizes Noémie’s career in biology and environmental studies. The ephemeral quality of butterflies makes this an appropriate non-permanent symbol of cadency.