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Faisal Khan Bangash
Cambridge, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Flag, with differences to Mehar-Un-Nisa Khan Bangash, Noor-Un-Nisa Khan Bangash and Alaa Fajr Bangash
August 15, 2022
Vol. VIII, p. 108
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Blazon
Arms
Vert a fully drawn bow and arrow string to the sinister Or, on a base wavy Argent a bar wavy Azure;
Flag
A banner of the Arms;
Differenced Arms for Mehar-Un-Nisa Khan Bangash, child of Faisal Khan Bangash
The Arms of Faisal Khan Bangash debruised in dexter chief of a sun in splendour Or during her father’s lifetime; This individual will ultimately inherit the Arms;
Differenced Arms for Noor-Un-Nisa Khan Bangash, child of Faisal Khan Bangash
The Arms of Faisal Khan Bangash debruised in dexter chief of a decrescent Argent;
Differenced Arms for Alaa Fajr Khan Bangash, child of Faisal Khan Bangash
The Arms of Faisal Khan Bangash debruised in dexter chief of a mullet bendwise Argent;
Symbolism
Arms
Green represents Islam and the younger generation of Mr. Bangash's family growing up in Canada. Gold alludes to the enlightenment and the success that come with good character, education and ethics, values that are essential to him. The bow and arrow symbolize his precision and goal-oriented approach in managing complex engineering projects. It also represents the importance and focus he places on his family. The wavy stripes represent Mr. Bangash’s immigration to Canada, as well as his love of travelling.
Flag
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Mehar-Un-Nisa Khan Bangash, child of Faisal Khan Bangash
The sun symbolizes passion and enlightenment.
Differenced Arms for Noor-Un-Nisa Khan Bangash, child of Faisal Khan Bangash
The moon symbolizes harmony and enlightenment.
Differenced Arms for Alaa Fajr Khan Bangash, child of Faisal Khan Bangash
The star symbolizes spiritual guidance and enlightenment.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on January 1, 1900, in Volume 0, page 0 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Faisal Khan Bangash and Fabienne Fusade, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Desirée Kern
Calligrapher
Yolande Lessard
Recipient Information
Individual