Arms of Normand Biron
Arms of Normand Biron
Blazon
Azure three bends Argent an ermine spot Sable in the dexter chief;
Symbolism
The three silver bends are based on the arms of Lord Byron. The blue of the field is the colour of choice of Mr. Biron. The ermine spot recalls his ancestor, Pierre Biron, son of Jean Biron and Marie Razé, who settled at Quebec in 1648. Pierre was born in 1627 at Saint-Hermine in the Vendée region of Poitou.
Crest of Normand Biron
Blazon
Issuant from a circlet composed alternately of maple leaves Gules and fleurs-de-lis Azure, a sea lion Argent holding a bezant;
Symbolism
The sea lion refers to the sea. It represents both strength and protection and symbolises Mr. Biron’s association with the Royal Canadian Navy as an officer. The sea lion also designates his charitable work as administrator of the Quebec Branch of the Last Post Fund, of Canada’s National Field of Honour and of the Naval Officers’ Association of Canada. The gold disc held by the sea lion symbolizes a coin and refers to Mr. Biron’s profession as a chartered accountant and a certified management consultant. The circlet of maple leaves constitutes a Canadian allusion.
Motto of Normand Biron
Blazon
CREDE BIRON;
Symbolism
Meaning “Believe in Biron”, this is the traditional motto of Byron/Biron families.
