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Derwin James Kah Wai Mak
Toronto, Ontario
Grant of a Badge
March 4, 1996
Vol. III, p. 122
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Blazon
Badge
A sun of twelve rays four straight and eight wavy set alternately Or quarterly pierced at the centre;
Symbolism
Badge
The sun with twelve rays alludes to the national emblem of the Republic of China. The square hole creates the illusion that the sun is an ancient Chinese coin and refers to a charge in the coat of arms granted to Mr. Mak by the Chief Herald of Canada on 20 March 1990.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on November 22, 1997, in Volume 131, page 3589 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Derwin James Kah Wai Mak, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Joan Ouellette
Calligrapher
Judith Bainbridge
Recipient Information
Individual