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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
January 15, 2009
Vol. V, p. 394
Arms of Luke Andrew CoupalBlazonVert a sea-dragon displayed Or holding a sword its pommel erablé in chief Vert; SymbolismGreen and gold are the colours of Mr. Coupal’s home province, Saskatchewan. The sea-dragon is a Leviathan, a creature mentioned in the Old Testament, and represents his interest in the importance of a commonwealth, as expressed in Thomas Hobbes’ book entitled Leviathan. The sword alludes to his service as an officer in the Canadian Armed Forces, which he does by commission from the Crown. |
CrestBlazonA sea-dragon displayed Or holding a compass rose of four points Vert; SymbolismThe compass rose alludes to Mr. Coupal’s accomplishments in the academic field of international cooperation. Together, the sea-dragon and compass rose represent the commonwealth’s duty to carry the interests of the international community. |
MottoBlazonQUID EST VERITAS; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “What is truth?” and is taken from John 18:38. |
Flag of Luke Andrew CoupalBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Luke Andrew CoupalBlazonA sea-dragon displayed Vert holding a bezant charged with a compass rose of four points Vert; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 12, 2009 in Volume 143, page 3680 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |