The contents of this Register are intended for research purposes only. The heraldic emblems found in the Register may not be reproduced in any form or in any media without the written consent of the Canadian Heraldic Authority and/or the recipient.
Magdalen Islands / Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Lower Canada
Registration of Arms
August 15, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 162
Arms of Isaac CoffinBlazonAzure semée of cross-crosslets two batons in saltire entwined by a wreath of laurel Or between three plates, a mullet Argent for difference; SymbolismNot available; |
CrestBlazonThe stern of a man-of-war Or thereon a dove wings elevated and addorsed holding in its beak an olive branch proper; SymbolismNot available; |
MottoBlazonEXSTANT RECTE FACTIS PRŒMIA SymbolismThis a Latin phrase inspired by Cicero’s De natura deorum, III, 85, “... rece factis praemia extent”, meaning “There are rewards to good deeds”; |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 23, 2013 in Volume 147, page 536 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not available PainterArtist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeIndividual Other InformationThe recipient's emblems were originally recorded in the records of the College of Arms, London, England, 16 May 1804. |