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Hull, Quebec
Grant of Arms
April 29, 1992
Vol. II, p. 152
Arms of Paula Draga VachonBlazonVert two feathers Argent quills Or conjoined at the tips in chevron between three eagle heads Argent each holding in the beak a Latin cross Or; SymbolismThe feathers represent the two intellectual pursuits of Mrs. Gornescu-Vachon, namely philology and history. The three eagle heads holding a Latin cross in the beak allude to the coat of arms of her place of birth, the principality of Wallachia in Romania. The cross also symbolizes her unshakeable faith. |
CrestBlazonUpon a grassy mound an oak tree proper fructed Or attached to its trunk a cow-bell Or clapper Sable; SymbolismThe oak tree (gorun in Romanian) is a pun on the etymology of the name Gornescu. The cowbell (cloche à vache in French) alludes to the name of her husband, Vachon. |
MottoBlazonASPICE CONFIDENTER. This Latin phrase means "Look forward with confidence". SymbolismThis Latin phrase meaning “Look with confidence” counterbalances her husband’s motto, Aspice perspicue, “See clearly”. It emphasizes the necessity to bring the two principles of life into equilibrium. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on July 25, 1992 in Volume 126, page 2303 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Auguste Vachon, Saint-Laurent Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterHans Birk CalligrapherJohn Whitehead Recipient TypeIndividual |