Village of Russell

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Russell, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Flag
September 30, 1990
Vol. II, p. 46

Arms of the Village of Russell
Arms of the Village of Russell
Flag of the Village of Russell
 
Arms of the Village of Russell

Arms of the Village of Russell

Blazon

Gules on a cross Or a bar wavy Azure bearing at the centre point a beaver passant Argent between in the first quarter a waterwheel and in the fourth a scythe both Or;

Crest

Blazon

A mural coronet Vert masoned Argent charged with four ears of corn Or issuant therefrom a bull's head Or;

Motto

Blazon

UNITAS · CONSTANTIA · VIRES. This Latin phrase means "Unity, constancy, strength".

Flag of the Village of Russell

Flag of the Village of Russell

Blazon

A banner of the Arms;

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on October 27, 1990 in Volume 124, page 3751 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to the Village of RussellLetters patent granting heraldic emblems to the Village of Russell

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Joan Ouellette

Calligrapher

John Whitehead

Recipient Type

Civil Institution
Regional, Municipal etc Service