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Stevan Bradley Graeme Ralph
Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flags and Badge, with differences to Kharis Josephina Ralph
May 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 284
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Blazon
Arms
Gules a cross potent Or between first and fourth a trillium flower proper and second and third a sun in splendour Or;
Crest
A demi-wolf proper charged on the shoulder with a sun in splendour and holding in the dexter paw a scroll Or;
Motto
AMBULEMUS IN LUMINE;
Flag
A standard, the Arms in hoist, the fly Argent charged with the Crest and two representations of the Badge separated by two bends Argent edged Gules inscribed with the Motto in letters Sable;
Flag
A banner of the Arms;
Badge
On a cross potent Or between first and fourth a trillium flower proper and second and third a sun in splendour Or, a maple leaf Gules;
Differenced Arms for Kharis Josephina Ralph, daughter of Stevan Bradley Graeme Ralph
The Arms of Stevan Bradley Graeme Ralph debruised of a three-point label Argent during her father’s lifetime; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death;
Symbolism
Arms
The cross represents Mr. Ralph’s Christian faith, the trillium his home province of Ontario, and the sun is taken from the flag of the Philippines, the birthplace of his wife, Dr. Vivian Ligo.
Crest
The wolf is a Canadian animal associated with pathfinding and bravery. The sun on its shoulder repeats the reference made to Dr. Ligo in the arms and makes an allusion to the motto. The scroll refers to Mr. Ralph’s background as a lawyer and managing director of a business consulting firm, as well as to Dr. Ligo’s academic achievements.
Motto
Meaning “Let us walk in the light”, this sentence is taken from Isaiah 2:5. The “light” implies the light of the Lord.
Flag
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Flag
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Badge
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Differenced Arms for Kharis Josephina Ralph, daughter of Stevan Bradley Graeme Ralph
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 November 22, 2008, in Volume 142, page 2984 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept by Bruce Patterson, Saint-Laurent Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Ilona Jurkiewicz
Calligrapher
Doris Wionzek
Recipient Information
Individual