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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Flag
March 15, 2007
Vol. V, p. 126
Arms of The Association of May Court Clubs of CanadaBlazonQuarterly Argent and Gules, first and fourth two mayflowers Or conjoined on one branch slipped and leaved Vert, second and third three maple leaves conjoined on one stem Argent veined Vert; SymbolismThe design has been in use since 1908. The mayflowers represent the name. The May Court Club, the oldest women’s service organization in Canada, was initiated by Her Excellency Lady Aberdeen, wife of the Governor General, on 1 May (May Day) 1898. The maple leaves allude to national identity. |
MottoBlazonDEO REGI VICINO; SymbolismThese Latin words mean “For God, Monarch and neighbour.” |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on October 6, 2007 in Volume 141, page 2826 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of The Association of May Court Clubs of Canada, assisted by Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, and the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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