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Cobourg, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Supporters, Flag and Badge
October 15, 2007
Vol. V, p. 178
Arms of Rotary International District 7070 IncorporatedBlazonPer fess Azure and Or an annulus embattled encircled by fourteen roundels counterchanged; SymbolismThe colours of Rotary International are blue and gold. The central annulus alludes to the well-known Rotary Emblem. The fourteen discs, separated into seven gold and seven blue ones, symbolize the number of this international district of 7070. |
CrestBlazonOn a bed of vine leaves Azure, a falcon wings elevated and addorsed Or holding in its beak an acorn slipped and leaved Azure; SymbolismThe falcon represents an active person who does not rest until goals are achieved, and the ability to see life from a higher perspective. The vines symbolize strong and lasting friendships, full of promise. The acorn alludes to new, strong life. |
MottoBlazonSERVICE ABOVE SELF; SymbolismThis is the motto of Rotary. |
SupportersBlazonTwo moose Or each gorged of a Savoy knot Azure, resting its foreleg on a key Or and standing on a grassy mound Azure on either side of a valley Or; SymbolismThe moose represents the characteristics of longevity, determination, and integrity. The knot alludes to the ideas of eternity and interconnectedness. The keys are for the opening of doors of opportunities. The two-colour compartment symbolizes the rural and municipal diversity in the district areas involving lands, valleys and watercourses. |
Flag of Rotary International District 7070 IncorporatedBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Rotary International District 7070 IncorporatedBlazonA roundel gyronny pommé of fourteen Or and Azure; 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 March 8, 2008 in Volume 142, page 551 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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