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Québec, Quebec
Grant of a Flag and Badge
May 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 294
Flag of the Coopérative des techniciens ambulanciers du QuébecBlazonAzure the Badge [On a plate Argent a star of life each limb ensigned by a demi-fleur-de-lis Azure, charged with a rod Or entwined by a serpent Argent, all encircled by an annulus Azure inscribed POUR L’ESPOIR ET LA VIE in letters Argent ensigned by a coronet flory and environed by a wreath of maple leaves and birch leaves fructed Or issuant from a blue flag flower proper] cantoned by blue flag flowers and birch leaves Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of the Coopérative des techniciens ambulanciers du QuébecBlazonOn a plate Argent a star of life each limb ensigned by a demi-fleur-de-lis Azure, charged with a rod Or entwined by a serpent Argent, all encircled by an annulus Azure inscribed POUR L’ESPOIR ET LA VIE in letters Argent ensigned by a coronet flory and environed by a wreath of maple leaves and birch leaves fructed Or issuant from a blue flag flower proper; SymbolismThe blue flag iris and the birch are two of Quebec’s official symbols. The crown of fleurs-de-lis also symbolizes Quebec. |
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 of Claire Boudreau, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterGordon Macpherson CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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