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Montréal, Quebec
Grant of Arms and Flag for use by the Service d'urgence
February 15, 2012
Vol. VI, p. 109
Arms for use by the Service d'urgenceBlazonGules a dexter hand vambraced Argent holding a lightning bolt Or and a baton Sable in saltire, on a chief Azure three fleurs-de-lis Argent; SymbolismRed represents the idea of emergency and the role of emergency services. The gauntlet refers to the resolve of authority and its white colour represents legitimate authority. The yellow lightning bolt indicates the speed required by members of this Service. The black baton symbolizes force operating under authority, used with care by the members of the Service. The fleurs-de-lis represent Quebec. |
Flag for use by the Service d'urgenceBlazonAzure the Badge of the Sûreté du Québec (as granted by the Chief Herald of Canada on 15 March 2005), a canton of the Arms fimbriated 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 November 3, 2012 in Volume 146, page 3052 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the Service d’urgence of the Sûreté du Québec (~1980). PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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