- The Governor General of Canada
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Michel Picard
Montreal, Quebec
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
August 15, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 303
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Blazon
Arms
Gules on a bend wavy Or between two arquebuses Argent, three houses Sable;
Crest
A dragon statant Or;
Motto
PAR RESPECT D'AUTRUI;
Flag
A banner of the Arms;
Badge
A dragon Sable surmounting two arquebuses in saltire Or;
Symbolism
Arms
The wavy band recalls the Atlantic Ocean that Mr. Picard’s ancestors crossed to settle in New France. The three houses on the wavy band are a reference to the family name “Des Trois-Maisons” (“Of three houses”), which was the name borne by Mr. Picard’s ancestors. The arquebuses refer to the metal casting trade of his ancestors who manufactured barrels for arquebuses.
Crest
The dragon highlights Mr. Picard’s interest in martial arts. That mythical animal holds a place of importance in the oriental bestiary and is often associated with martial arts.
Motto
Meaning “Out of respect for others”.
Flag
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Badge
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Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 12, 2005, in Volume 139, page 686 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Eric Messier, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority
Painter
Eva Pilar-Cass
Calligrapher
Karen Mackay
Recipient Information
Individual