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Victor Vilmont

Vancouver, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Danil Vilmont
October 15, 2019
Vol. VII, p. 211

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Blazon

Arms

Argent a vol Sable issuant from a cross fretty Or and charged on each wing with three mullets Argent, on a chief Sable a Celtic knot Or;

Crest

A horse salient seated thereon a knight in armour Sable plumed and cloaked Argent holding in the dexter hand a lance Sable flying therefrom a pennant of two points Argent charged with a cross fretty Sable and bearing on the sinister arm an escutcheon Argent charged with a cross Gules, all issuant from a coronet of maple leaves and Maltese crosses Or;

Motto

NUMQUAM RESPICERE NUMQUAM DESIDERARE;

Flag

Argent a vol Sable issuant from a cross fretty Or and charged on each wing with three mullets Argent, adextré Sable a Celtic knot Or;

Badge

A vol Sable issuant from a cross fretty Or and charged on each wing with three mullets Argent;

Differenced Arms for Danil Vilmont, child of Victor Vilmont

The Arms of Victor Vilmont debruised of a hibiscus flower Or in place of the cross fretty; This individual will inherit the Arms following the death of the Recipient ;


Symbolism

Arms

The wings and the stars are taken from the crest of a coat of arms in the family’s heritage from the 18th century. The wings also form the letter V for the name Vilmont. The fretted cross and knotwork pattern represent family unity.

Crest

The knight symbolizes strength, power and fierce determination to succeed and conquer obstacles. The shield held by the knight features the cross of St. George, the patron saint of many European countries where family ancestors lived for generations. The fretted cross on the pennant connects to the arms design.

Motto

This Latin phrase, meaning “Never look back, never regret,” signifies the Vilmont family’s belief that one should not be bound by the past.

Flag

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.

Badge

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.

Differenced Arms for Danil Vilmont, child of Victor Vilmont

The hibiscus flower represents the new generation of the Vilmont family.


Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 28, 2020, in Volume 154, page 692 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Original concept of Victor Vilmont and Kelly Massey, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter
Melissa Aberin

Calligrapher
Luc Saucier


Recipient Information

Individual