- The Governor General of Canada
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Peter Scot Betcher
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Grant of Arms and Badge, with differences to Saylor Joseph Betcher
December 15, 2020
Vol. VII, p. 310
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Blazon
Arms
Azure three annulets interlaced Or between three trident heads Argent;
Crest
A lyre Azure issuant from a naval crown Or;
Motto
GROW RELATIONSHIPS GENEROUSLY;
Badge
A bell Or its clapper an anchor Azure;
Differenced Arms for Saylor Joseph Betcher, child of Peter Scot Betcher
The Arms of Peter Scot Betcher debruised of a three-point label Or during his father’s lifetime; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following the latter’s death;
Symbolism
Arms
The blue and trident heads allude to Mr. Betcher’s service with the Navy League of Canada. The rings represent the three members of Mr. Betcher’s family: him, his wife Vanessa, and his son Saylor.
Crest
The naval crown symbolizes Mr. Betcher’s service of in the Navy League of Canada. The lyre represents his ability to play several musical instruments and his involvement with a number of musical bands.
Motto
This phrase describes the importance for Mr. Betcher of expanding spheres of relationships.
Badge
The anchor recalls Mr. Betcher’s service with the Navy League of Canada. The bell represents the progress of time in service.
Differenced Arms for Saylor Joseph Betcher, child of Peter Scot Betcher
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 27, 2021, in Volume 155, page 1320 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
Melissa Aberin
Calligrapher
Luc Saucier
Recipient Information
Individual