- The Governor General of Canada
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Ryan Whibbs
Calgary, Alberta
Grant of Arms, Flags and Badge
August 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 205
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Blazon
Flag
Argent a chef’s knife and steel in saltire proper;
Flag
A standard, the Arms in hoist, the fly Argent charged with the Badge between two representations of a chef’s knife and steel in saltire proper, all separated by two bends sinister Azure;
Badge
A pug sejant erect proper on a cake stand Argent and holding in its paw a chicken drumstick proper;
Arms
Argent semé of ermine spots a lozenge throughout Azure charged with a cockentrice winged rampant Argent incensed proper;
Crest
A demi-pug proper holding the first Flag;
Motto
COMEDE IN LÆTITIA PANEM TUUM;
Symbolism
Flag
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Flag
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Badge
The pug repeats the symbolism of the Crest, while the chicken leg and cake stand are additional reminders of Dr. Whibbs’ profession.
Arms
The cockentrice, a hybrid half-pig and half-rooster dish created by Tudor-era cooks, alludes to Dr. Whibbs’ specialization in food history. As ermine was a fur traditionally associated with high social status and luxury, the use of this heraldic pattern represents Dr. Whibbs’ study of, and work experience in, haute cuisine.
Crest
The pug embodies Dr. Whibbs’ love for the breed, while also reflecting the Motto since these dogs in particular are known to love food. The chef’s knife and steel further symbolize his profession as a food historian.
Motto
This Latin phrase, meaning “Eat your bread with enjoyment,” is taken from the Bible (Eccl. 9:7).
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 Alix Chartrand, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Melissa Aberin
Calligrapher
Yolande Lessard
Recipient Information
Individual