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St. Albert, Alberta
Grant of Arms and Badge
March 15, 2006
Vol. V, p. 14
Arms of Russell Kevin KopkeBlazonAzure a ram rampant and in base two bars wavy Argent; SymbolismThe ram has been used by the Kopke family as its representative symbol for a lengthy time. The two bars, forming several divisions represent the family’s migrations from Prussia to South Africa to Canada, as well as alluding to Mr. Kopke’s current residence in Alberta. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet erablé Argent a demi-griffin Azure holding an aloe flower Argent; SymbolismThe griffin was the emblem for the province of Pomerania in the former Kingdom of Prussia, from which many of Mr. Kopke’s ancestors emigrated. The aloe flower is indigenous to the area in South Africa where the family settled. The coronet represents the Canadian residence of the family. |
MottoBlazonPERSEVERANCE ∙ STRENGTH ∙ FORTITUDE; SymbolismNot applicable |
Badge of Russell Kevin KopkeBlazonA hurt charged with a ram’s head caboshed Argent; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on July 8, 2006 in Volume 140, page 2040 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterIlona Jurkiewicz CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |