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Michel Conrad Doré

Lantier, Quebec
Grant of Arms and Supporters, with differences to Philippe Doré, Simon Doré, Vincent Doré, Marie-Joëlle Doré and Josianne Doré
August 15, 2025
Vol. VIII, p. 414


Blazon

Arms

Azure five suns in bend between two bendlets Or;

Crest

A caladrius wings elevated Argent supporting a triangle Azure;

Supporters

Two unicorns Argent armed crined and unguled Azure standing on a mount Azure set with clouds Argent;

Differenced Arms for Philippe Doré, child of Michel Conrad Doré

The Arms of Michel Conrad Doré debruised of an ace of spades Or instead of the third sun during his father's lifetime;

Differenced Arms for Simon Doré, child of Michel Conrad Doré

The Arms of Michel Conrad Doré debruised of a dove descending Or instead of the third sun;

Differenced Arms for Vincent Doré, child of Michel Conrad Doré

The Arms of Michel Conrad Doré debruised of an otter’s face Or instead of the third sun;

Differenced Arms for Marie-Joëlle Doré, child of Michel Conrad Doré

The Arms of Michel Conrad Doré debruised of a compass rose Or instead of the third sun;

Differenced Arms for Josianne Doré, child of Michel Conrad Doré

The Arms of Michel Conrad Doré debruised of a badger’s face Or instead of the third sun;

Motto

AD JUVANDOS HOMINES NITI;


Symbolism

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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
* Not available / Non disponible

Calligrapher
* Not available / Non disponible


Recipient Information

Individual