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Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
Grant of Arms
May 15, 2002
Vol. IV, p. 216
Arms of Andrew Vladimir OkulitchBlazonGules a battle axe Argent hafted Or; SymbolismThese are the traditional Polish arms known as Oksza. Dr. Okulitch’s father’s entitlement to these arms was confirmed on 19 June 1912 by the Heraldmaster of Imperial Russia. Oksza is an old Polish word for battle-axe. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from an ancient coronet Or, a battle axe in bend Argent hafted Or; SymbolismThe crest repeats the main charge from the arms. The coronet is an element frequently found in Polish-Russian heraldry. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on February 22, 2003 in Volume 137, page 519 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterD. Robert Tunstall CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeIndividual |