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Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flags and Badge, with differences to Kharis Josephina Ralph
May 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 284
Arms of Stevan Bradley Graeme RalphBlazonGules a cross potent Or between first and fourth a trillium flower proper and second and third a sun in splendour Or; SymbolismThe cross represents Mr. Ralph’s Christian faith, the trillium his home province of Ontario, and the sun is taken from the flag of the Philippines, the birthplace of his wife, Dr. Vivian Ligo. |
CrestBlazonA demi-wolf proper charged on the shoulder with a sun in splendour and holding in the dexter paw a scroll Or; SymbolismThe wolf is a Canadian animal associated with pathfinding and bravery. The sun on its shoulder repeats the reference made to Dr. Ligo in the arms and makes an allusion to the motto. The scroll refers to Mr. Ralph’s background as a lawyer and managing director of a business consulting firm, as well as to Dr. Ligo’s academic achievements. |
MottoBlazonAMBULEMUS IN LUMINE; SymbolismMeaning “Let us walk in the light”, this sentence is taken from Isaiah 2:5. The “light” implies the light of the Lord. |
Flag of Stevan Bradley Graeme RalphBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Flag of Stevan Bradley Graeme RalphBlazonA standard, the Arms in hoist, the fly Argent charged with the Crest and two representations of the Badge separated by two bends Argent edged Gules inscribed with the Motto in letters Sable; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Stevan Bradley Graeme RalphBlazonOn a cross potent Or between first and fourth a trillium flower proper and second and third a sun in splendour Or, a maple leaf Gules; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Kharis Josephina Ralph, daughter of Stevan Bradley Graeme RalphBlazonThe Arms of Stevan Bradley Graeme Ralph debruised of a three-point label Argent during her father’s lifetime; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death; 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 November 22, 2008 in Volume 142, page 2984 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept by Bruce Patterson, Saint-Laurent Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterIlona Jurkiewicz CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeIndividual |