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Victoria, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
August 9, 2000
Vol. IV, p. 42
Arms of Frederick KasraviBlazonArgent a peacock feather Vert joined at the quill on either side by a maple leaf Gules all veined Or within a bordure Gules charged with six bezants; SymbolismThe feather represents Mr. Kasravi’s regard for the ancient Persian monarchy of the Peacock Throne and, by extension, for his Persian heritage. The maple leaves symbolize his new life and good fortune in Canada, one for the field of commerce and the other for his philanthropic and volunteer activities. The border symbolizes both the strong foundations for the prosperity Mr. Kasravi created and, through the gold discs, the diversity of his business, civic welfare and cultural interests. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet Argent the upper rim set with trillium flowers proper a demi winged lion Gules grasping in its dexter paw a peacock feather Or; SymbolismThe trillium crown makes reference to Mr. Kasravi’s adopted province, Ontario, the site of his business and philanthropic activities. The lion is a representation of Mr. Kasravi’s dynamism. The wings highlight the idea of striving and achievement. The peacock feather emphasizes the central reference of the shield. |
MottoBlazon(in Farsi); SymbolismMeaning “Politeness, Humility, Loyalty, Charity, Humour”, the motto is in Farsi, Mr. Kasravi’s first language. |
Flag of Frederick KasraviBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Frederick KasraviBlazonArgent a peacock feather Vert joined at the quill on either side by a maple leaf Gules all veined Or within a wreath of eucalyptus leaves Vert; SymbolismThe badge repeats the main symbols of the Arms, with the addition of the eucalyptus leaves, which honour the entrepreneurial spirit of Mr. Kasravi’s grandfather who owned an eucalyptus plantation near Tehran. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 24, 2001 in Volume 135, page 938 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority of Canada. PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherSuzzann Wright Recipient TypeIndividual |