- The Governor General of Canada
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Donald Maurice Joseph Roy
Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Joseph Martin Robert Roy, Daniel Michel Joseph Roy and Anik Anne Roy
September 15, 2021
Vol. VIII, p. 17
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Blazon
Arms
Per chevron wavy Gules and Argent, in chief a coronet flory Or between two pairs of army officer’s swords in saltire Argent hilted Or, in base a unicorn rampant winged Azure armed, crined and unguled Or;
Crest
A demi-talbot Gules holding between its forelegs a quill Or and issuant from a circlet of ivy leaves Vert;
Motto
PERCULSUS EXSURGOR;
Flag
A banner of the Arms;
Badge
An oval per pale Azure and Gules charged with an albatross volant proper and ensigned by a coronet flory Or;
Differenced Arms for Daniel Michel Joseph Roy, child of Donald Maurice Joseph Roy
The Arms of Donald Maurice Joseph Roy with a talbot rampant Azure and an anchor fouled Or in place of the unicorn and the coronet flory;
Differenced Arms for Joseph Martin Robert Roy, child of Donald Maurice Joseph Roy
The Arms of Donald Maurice Joseph Roy debruised of a three-point label Argent during his father’s lifetime; This individual will ultimately inherit the Arms;
Differenced Arms for Anik Anne Roy, child of Donald Maurice Joseph Roy
The Arms of Donald Maurice Joseph Roy with a talbot rampant Azure and a bird singing Or in place of the unicorn and the coronet flory;
Symbolism
Arms
The colours blue, white, red and yellow are derived from the Acadian flag and reflect Major Roy’s Acadian heritage. The unicorn is a symbol of Christ, and its wings allude to his air force career. The wavy division line represents water and thus his service with the navy aboard Sea King helicopters. The crown is an allusion to his surname, French for “king.” The crossed swords represent his army career.
Crest
The talbot is known for its bravery and steadfastness, and represents the courage of Major Roy’s wife, Lise, who fought against cancer for over twenty years. The quill refers to Major Roy’s career in communications. The ivy is associated with academia and thus to the studies of many in the family.
Motto
Meaning “Though struck down I am raised,” this Latin phrase represents the resilience of Mr. Roy’s family, which has been able to rise up from the misfortunes it has suffered.
Flag
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Badge
As the albatross is a creature of the air and sea, able to glide on winds for long periods of time, it alludes to the anti-submarine warfare aircraft flown by Major Roy, which could cruise over the ocean for extended periods. The crown alludes to Major Roy’s surname, French for “king.”
Differenced Arms for Daniel Michel Joseph Roy, child of Donald Maurice Joseph Roy
The anchor refers to his career as a naval officer. The talbot is taken from the Crest.
Differenced Arms for Joseph Martin Robert Roy, child of Donald Maurice Joseph Roy
The label indicates that he is the eldest child and heir to his father’s arms.
Differenced Arms for Anik Anne Roy, child of Donald Maurice Joseph Roy
The songbird refers to her talent for singing and to her experience as a professional performer. The talbot is taken from the Crest.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on December 11, 2021, in Volume 155, page 5670 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Teva Vidal and Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority
Painter
David Farrar
Calligrapher
Doris Wionzek
Recipient Information
Individual