- The Governor General of Canada
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R.C. Purdy Chocolates Ltd.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
October 20, 2005
Vol. V, p. 4
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Blazon
Arms
Rustré Or and Purpure;
Crest
Issuant from a coronet of maple leaves Or, a cocoa tree Purpure leaved Vert fructed Or;
Supporters
On a grassy mound Vert two reindeer Or each gorged with a ribbon Purpure;
Motto
QUALITY • TRUST • TRADITION;
Flag
A banner of the Arms;
Badge
On a lozenge Purpure a cocoa pod Or;
Symbolism
Arms
The design represents a box of chocolates as viewed from above. As well, it symbolizes the idea of expanding horizons and outreach of products if one imagines the design continuing beyond the boundaries of the shield. Purple and gold are the firm’s colours, made famous through their use on chocolate boxes.
Crest
The maple leaves symbolize Purdy’s as a Canadian enterprise. New growth and the source for raw chocolate are represented through the cocoa tree which is shown with its fruit, the cocoa pods.
Supporters
The reindeer allude to the festive season when demand for the company’s products is greatest.
Motto
Not applicable
Flag
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on July 8, 2006, in Volume 140, page 2040 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority
Painter
Eva Pilar-Cass
Calligrapher
Nancy Ellis
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Profit Organization