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Randall Scott Echlin
Toronto, Ontario
Grant of a Flag and a Badge
August 20, 2010
Vol. V, p. 534
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Blazon
Flag
Incorporating the emblems granted to Randall Scott Echlin by the Chief Herald of Canada on the 13th day of July 2000: A standard, the Arms in hoist, the fly per fess Gules and Azure charged with the Badge between the Crest and a stag’s head caboshed Or, all separated by two bends sinister Argent inscribed with the Motto in letters Sable;
Badge
A torteau edged and charged with a balance environed by four maple leaves in cross Or between four bezants;
Symbolism
Flag
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge
The red disc symbolizes Mr. Echlin’s position as a Justice of the Superior Court of Justice, the red alluding to the red sash of such a Justice. The balance represents the practice of law. The maple leaves are for Canada and gold roundels refer to Mr. Echlin’s award as “Man of the Year” at the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 26, 2011, in Volume 145, page 1075 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Roger Lindsay, Rouge Herald Extraordinary, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Linda Nicholson
Calligrapher
Doris Wionzek
Recipient Information
Individual