- The Governor General of Canada
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Canada's National Firearms Association
Edmonton, Alberta
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
November 15, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 191
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Blazon
Arms
Gules a bend sinister, on a chief Or a coronet erablé Gules;
Crest
Issuant from a coronet erablé Gules a border collie sejant proper;
Supporters
Dexter a female habitant sinister a male habitant both vested and armed tempore 1700 and standing on a grassy mount proper;
Motto
IN DEFENCE OF FREEDOM;
Flag
A banner of the Arms;
Badge
A bezant charged with two rifles in saltire enfiling a coronet erablé Gules;
Symbolism
Arms
The design of the shield is based on the emblem in long use by the Association, with the addition of the maple leaf coronet for Canada.
Crest
The border collie works as a sheepdog to herd and protect its flock against carnivores. It is known for being vigilant, loyal and ready to defend itself and others, evoking the values of the Association.
Supporters
The supporters recall the defence of Fort Verchères by Madeleine de Verchères and her companions in 1692. Because of her leadership for this great accomplishment, Madeleine de Verchères is considered a heroine of New France.
Motto
Not applicable
Flag
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge
The gold disc represents the striking end of a cartridge. The maple leaf coronet and rifles allude to the name of the Association.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 23, 2013, in Volume 147, page 537 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
D. Robert Tunstall
Calligrapher
Luc Saucier
Recipient Information
Civil Institution
Community Service Organization