- The Governor General of Canada
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Julie Krista Maria Beveridge
Masstown, Nova Scotia
Grant of Arms, Flags and Badge
September 20, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 309
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Blazon
Arms
Azure an orca hauriant proper, in dexter chief a fret, a base wavy Or charged with a bar wavy Azure;
Crest
A demi-beaver Or issuant from a naval crown Azure its sails Argent;
Motto
ADJUVARE VIA PROGREDIENDI;
Flag
A banner of the Arms;
Flag
A standard, the Arms in hoist, the fly Azure charged with the Crest between two representations of the Badge, all separated by two bends Or;
Badge
Two knitting needles in saltire interlaced with a mascle Or;
Symbolism
Arms
Blue represents the waves near Mrs. Beveridge’s place of birth in Saint John, New Brunswick, as well as her home on the coast of Nova Scotia. The wavy bands reference her naval career, while the orca is her favourite animal. The interwoven pattern alludes to needlepoint and, consequently, Mrs. Beveridge’s love for embroidery and knitting. Since weaving strands together strengthens them, the pattern furthermore highlights her many decades of volunteer work.
Crest
The beaver echoes the one found in the crest of Mrs. Beveridge’s spouse, Thomas Roy Beveridge, thus highlighting their strong bonds of marriage. Due to its industrious persistence and hard work, it also represents her longstanding volunteer service with St. John Ambulance. The naval crown recalls Mrs. Beveridge’s career in the Royal Canadian Navy.
Motto
This Latin phrase, meaning “Helping is the way forward,” alludes to Mrs. Beveridge’s many years of volunteer work. It reflects the core importance of giving back to the community.
Flag
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Flag
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Badge
The interlacing of the lozenge and knitting needles recalls the woven symbol in Mrs. Beveridge’s shield. The knitting needles symbolize her passion for crafts and the numerous items that she has made and donated to women’s shelters and children’s hospitals over the years. The emblem thus represents Mrs. Beveridge’s continuous giving to, and interconnectedness with, her community. At the same time, the Badge in its design also recalls that of her spouse.
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
Desirée Kern
Calligrapher
Yolande Lessard
Recipient Information
Individual