- The Governor General of Canada
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Luke Andrew Coupal
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
January 15, 2009
Vol. V, p. 394
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Blazon
Arms
Vert a sea-dragon displayed Or holding a sword its pommel erablé in chief Vert;
Crest
A sea-dragon displayed Or holding a compass rose of four points Vert;
Motto
QUID EST VERITAS;
Flag
A banner of the Arms;
Badge
A sea-dragon displayed Vert holding a bezant charged with a compass rose of four points Vert;
Symbolism
Arms
Green and gold are the colours of Mr. Coupal’s home province, Saskatchewan. The sea-dragon is a Leviathan, a creature mentioned in the Old Testament, and represents his interest in the importance of a commonwealth, as expressed in Thomas Hobbes’ book entitled Leviathan. The sword alludes to his service as an officer in the Canadian Armed Forces, which he does by commission from the Crown.
Crest
The compass rose alludes to Mr. Coupal’s accomplishments in the academic field of international cooperation. Together, the sea-dragon and compass rose represent the commonwealth’s duty to carry the interests of the international community.
Motto
This Latin phrase means “What is truth?” and is taken from John 18:38.
Flag
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Badge
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Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on December 12, 2009, in Volume 143, page 3680 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Linda Nicholson
Calligrapher
Shirley Mangione
Recipient Information
Individual