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Anjou, Quebec
Grant of Arms
June 15, 2001
Vol. IV, p. 126
Arms of Normand BironBlazonAzure three bends Argent an ermine spot Sable in the dexter chief; SymbolismThe 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. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a circlet composed alternately of maple leaves Gules and fleurs-de-lis Azure, a sea lion Argent holding a bezant; SymbolismThe 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. |
MottoBlazonCREDE BIRON; SymbolismMeaning “Believe in Biron”, this is the traditional motto of Byron/Biron families. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on February 22, 2003 in Volume 137, page 517 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert Pichette, Dauphin Herald Extraordinary, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeIndividual Other InformationThe recipient's emblems were subsequently recorded in the name of Laurent Biron in the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada, Volume VI, page 605, 15 April 2016. |