Réal Messier

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Neufchâtel, Quebec
Grant of Arms, with differences to Eric Messier and Roch Messier
September 30, 1993
Vol. II, p. 256

Arms of Réal Messier
Arms of Réal Messier
 
Arms of Réal Messier

Arms of Réal Messier

Blazon

Azure two swords in saltire Argent hilt and pommel Or between three fleurs-de-lis one and two and in base two bars wavy all Or;

Symbolism

The golden wavy stripes represent a windswept field of wheat, and the swords allude to the act of protecting. Together, they are a canting reference to the name Messier, which comes from the Latin word for “harvest,” and which was probably first borne by people hired to watch over crops. The blue background and golden fleurs-de-lis mark the French origins of Mr. Messier’s family.

Crest

Blazon

A lion passant guardant Or armed and langued Gules charged at the shoulder with a fleur-de-lis and holding in the dexter forepaw a rod of Aesculapius Azure with a serpent Or;

Symbolism

The lion symbolizes ardour. The rod of Aesculapius refers to the fact that Mr. Messier is a physician. The fleur-de-lis repeats the symbolism of the Arms.

Motto

Blazon

IN ARDUIS PROTEGERE;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means “To protect in difficult circumstances.”
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Differenced Arms for Eric Messier, son of Réal Messier

Blazon

The Arms of Réal Messier debruised of a three-point label Or; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
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Differenced Arms for Roch Messier, son of Réal Messier

Blazon

The Arms of Réal Messier debruised of a crescent Or;
 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on December 3, 1994 in Volume 128, page 4582 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Réal MessierLetters patent granting heraldic emblems to Réal Messier

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Eric Messier, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Robert Létourneau

Calligrapher

Nancy Ellis

Recipient Type

Individual