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Halifax, Nova Scotia
Grant of Arms and Badge
July 16, 2001
Vol. IV, p. 131
Arms of Terrence Michael Peter PunchBlazonGules a bridge of two arches embattled Or issuant from a base barry wavy Argent and Azure, in chief two crosses bottony Or; SymbolismThe bridge refers to the name Punch, which was originally the French surname of Pons, the Latin word for “bridge”. The water base symbolizes the ocean, and the two crosses represent the continents of Europe and America as well as the family’s Christian faith. |
CrestBlazonA corbie Sable beaked Gules grasping in the dexter talon a cross bottony Or; SymbolismThe corbie figures in family lore as representing intelligence, survival and cooperation. The cross repeats the symbolism from the arms. |
MottoBlazonSTIRPS PONTIS ADHUC; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “The lineage of Pons survives yet.” |
Badge of Terrence Michael Peter PunchBlazonA corbie Sable beaked Gules grasping in the dexter talon a cross bottony Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
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 Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeIndividual |