- The Governor General of Canada
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John Larkin Kerwin
Laval, Quebec
Grant of Supporters
November 10, 1993
Vol. II, p. 285
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Blazon
Arms
Argent a chevron Sable between two escallops Azure and in base a Cornish chough Proper;
Crest
A Cornish chough Proper charged with an estoile Or;
Supporters
Rising out of barry wavy Azure and Argent two loons (Gavia immer) wings elevated Proper;
Motto
MON DIEU MON ROI ET MA PATRIE, meaning "My God, my King, my country".
Symbolism
In general, the symbolism of emblems prior to 2000 does not exist in an appropriate format for the online Register.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 24, 2001, in Volume 135, page 936 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
Donald Hallman
Calligrapher
Joan Bouwmeester
Recipient Information
Individual