- The Governor General of Canada
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Yohann St-Cyr
Lac-Beauport, Quebec
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
January 15, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 249
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Blazon
Arms
Vert on a chevron Argent five pellets, in chief two bugles Argent;
Crest
A demi-lion guardant proper gorged of a collar Gules edged Argent holding a martini glass proper;
Motto
CELER ET AUDAX;
Flag
A banner of the Arms;
Badge
Two Lee-Enfield rifles in saltire proper surmounted by a bugle Argent;
Symbolism
Arms
Green and black are the main colours of the rifleman’s uniform in the Canadian Armed Forces, in which Mr. St-Cyr is an officer. The two bugles, central elements of the harness worn by the officers of rifle regiments, represent Mr. St-Cyr and his spouse. The inverted V and discs allude to James Bond, Mr. St-Cyr’s favourite literary work. The discs evoke both the targets always depicted at the beginning of James Bond films and hunting, one of his own family’s favourite sports.
Crest
The lion is another emblem of the officers of rifle regiments, as it appears on their regimental belt, while red is also part of the rifleman’s uniform. The glass is another reference to James Bond, as the martini is the film character’s favourite drink.
Motto
This Latin phrase, meaning “Swift and bold,” was the motto used by battalions involved in the siege of Québec in 1759, therefore relating both to Mr. St-Cyr’s interest in the military history of the city of Québec, as well as to his personal history, which is closely linked to the city.
Flag
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Badge
The Lee-Enfield rifles evoke both Mr. St-Cyr’s family’s love of hunting and his infantry career, as members of rifle regiments in the Canadian Armed Forces are known as “Rifles.” The bugle repeats the symbolism of the Arms.
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
Kathy Feig
Recipient Information
Individual