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Grant David Johnson

Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Avery Elaine McKinnon Johnson and Malcolm Rhys McKinnon Johnson
September 15, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 461

Badge of Grant David Johnson

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Blazon

Badge

A tower rompu fesswise Gules masoned Argent;


Symbolism

Badge

The lower element, a bridge, represents a link between the past, present and future. The upper element, a fortification, alludes to the idea of defending meaningful conventions and traditions. Together, they form a tower, thus evoking Mr. Johnson’s interest in architectural history.