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Hannon, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Badge, with differences to Natalie Marie Petozzi and Patricia Lynn Petozzi
March 15, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 115
Arms of Joseph John PetozziBlazonOr billety Gules on a pale Gules a sword Argent hilt in chief, on a chief enarched Gules an annulus between two ducal coronets Argent; SymbolismThe shield suggests a basic oxygen furnace filled with red-hot steel billets, a reference to Mr. Petozzi’s long employment in the steel industry. The vertical division and enarched chief recall the arch and golden gates on the arms of the city of Pordenone, Italy, where Mr. Petozzi’s family originated. The coronets appear on the arms of Pordenone, and also represent Mr. Petozzi’s service as an Aide de Camp to the Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario; their number represents his two daughters. The sword honours his service in the Canadian Forces. The white ring represents the iron ring worn by Canadian engineers as a symbol of professional responsibility. Red and white are also the colours of the Priory of Canada of the Venerable Order of St. John and of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, Mr. Petozzi being an active member of both organizations. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet of billets Gules a holly tree Or fructed Gules, pendent therefrom a bugle horn Argent stringed Gules; SymbolismL’écu représente un convertisseur basique à oxygène rempli de billettes d’acier chauffées au rouge et évoque la longue carrière de M. Petozzi dans l’industrie de l’acier. La division verticale et le chef voûté rappellent l’arche et les grilles dorées qui figurent sur les armoiries de la ville de Pordenone (Italie), foyer d’origine de la famille de M. Petozzi. Les couronnes, également inspirées des armoiries de la ville de Pordernone, évoquent les années de service de M. Petozzi comme aide-de-camp auprès du lieutenant gouverneur de l’Ontario. Leur nombre représente ses deux filles. L’épée est un hommage aux services qu’il a rendus au sein des Forces canadiennes. L’anneau blanc représente le jonc de métal que portent les ingénieurs canadiens, symbole de leur responsabilité professionnelle. Le rouge et le blanc, les couleurs du Prieuré du Canada de l’Ordre très vénérable de Saint Jean et de l’Ordre souverain et militaire de Malte, reflètent la participation active de M. Petozzi comme membre de ces deux organisations. |
MottoBlazonONÔR • ONEST • SERVIZI; SymbolismThis phrase in Friulan, a language spoken in northeastern Italy, means “Honour, Integrity, Service”. |
Badge of Joseph John PetozziBlazonA sword Argent hilt in chief enfiling an annulus Gules, all within a wreath of holly branches Or fructed Gules; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Natalie Marie Petozzi, daughter of Joseph John PetozziBlazonThe Arms of Joseph John Petozzi with the annulus in the Arms replaced by two quill pens in saltire Argent; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death; SymbolismThe quill pens represent her career in public relations. |
Differenced Arms for Patricia Lynn Petozzi, daughter of Joseph John PetozziBlazonThe Arms of Joseph John Petozzi with the annulus in the Arms replaced by a beehive oven Argent; SymbolismThe beehive oven represents her passion for baking. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 3, 2012 in Volume 146, page 3052 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Forrest Pass, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterIlona Jurkiewicz CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |