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Peter Gould McAuslan

Sutton, Quebec
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Taylor William McAuslan and Todd Russell McAuslan
October 15, 2021
Vol. VIII, p. 31

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Blazon

Arms

Azure a griffin’s head erased, a chief Argent semé of hop flowers Vert;

Crest

A griffin passant Azure holding a bilberry sprig proper;

Motto

ALL SHALL BE WELL;

Flag

A banner of the Arms;

Badge

A griffin passant Argent on a tun fesswise Azure;

Differenced Arms for Taylor William McAuslan, child of Peter Gould McAuslan

The Arms of Peter Gould McAuslan within a bordure Argent during his father’s lifetime; This individual will ultimately inherit the Arms;

Differenced Arms for Todd Russell McAuslan, child of Peter Gould McAuslan

The Arms of Peter Gould McAuslan within a bordure per chief Azure and Argent;


Symbolism

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Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 19, 2022, in Volume 156, page 1206 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, and Fabienne Fusade, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter
Melissa Aberin

Calligrapher
Yolande Lessard


Recipient Information

Individual