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Montréal, Quebec
Grant of a Flag and a Badge
March 15, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 215
Flag of Claude Joseph BourretBlazonA standard, the Arms in hoist, the fly Argent charged with the Crest between the two Badges, all separated by two bends sinister Azure inscribed with the Motto in letters Or; SymbolismThe standard combines several other elements of the grants made to Mr. Bourret. The crowned red lion holding the standard recalls the lion found in the arms of Normandy and of royal France. The compartment of fleurs-de-lis and maple leaves honour Mr. Bourret’s French ancestry and his Canadian nationality. |
Badge of Claude Joseph BourretBlazonA lion’s face Gules crowned with a coronet flory Or jewelled proper and jessant-de-lis Azure; SymbolismThe lion’s head and the fleur-de-lis are taken from the arms, while the crown is taken from Mr. Bourret’s first badge. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 30, 2013 in Volume 147, page 2706 of the Canada Gazette.    |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Claude Joseph Bourret and Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |