Arms of l'Association des Robichaud
Arms of l'Association des Robichaud
Blazon
Gules a three-masted ship Or pennons flying and in full sail Argent on in base water barry wavy Argent and Azure and in chief a mullet between two fleurs-de-lis all Or;
Symbolism
The red and gold are taken from the arms of Charles de Menou d’Aulnay, Governor of Acadia. The schooner symbolizes the journey by sea of the first Robichaud from Poitou and the subsequent evolution of the family in a maritime setting. The gold star is a famous symbol of the Acadians. The fleurs-de-lis represents France, the homeland of the Robichaud ancestors.
Crest of l'Association des Robichaud
Blazon
An anchor in bend sinister Or charged on its shank with a compass rose Azure;
Symbolism
The anchor represents the maritime home and history of the Robichaud family, and the idea of hope. The compass rose represents the dispersion of the Robichauds around the world as well as their return to Acadia.
Motto of l'Association des Robichaud
Blazon
CONTRE VENTS ET MARÉES, meaning "Against winds and tides";
Symbolism
Meaning “Against winds and tides”, refers to the ship in the arms and to the survival of the family through many changes and troubles in its history.
