- The Governor General of Canada
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Darrel Elbert Kennedy
Guelph, Ontario
Grant of a Flag and Badge
January 31, 1995
Vol. II, p. 398
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Blazon
Flag
A standard, the Arms in hoist, the fly per fess Gules and Argent charged with the Badge between dexter the Crest and sinister an oak leaf argent and a trillium flower proper in pale all separated by two bends sinister Argent edged Or inscribed with the Motto in letters Sable;
Badge
A gavel and scroll in saltire Sable surmounted of a Griffin's head erased Or gorged with a Loyalist military coronet Gules;
Symbolism
Flag
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge
The scroll represents Mr. Kennedy’s interest in records, and the griffin, a traditional guardian of treasure, represents the importance he places on safekeeping such records. The gavel reflects Mr. Kennedy’s interest in chairing meetings. The Loyalist coronet refers to Mr. Kennedy’s descent from United Empire Loyalist ancestors.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on July 8, 2006, in Volume 140, page 2039 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Gordon Macpherson
Calligrapher
Nancy Ellis
Recipient Information
Individual