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Montréal, Quebec
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badges
May 15, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 231
Arms of Peter William HoganBlazonLozengy Argent and Azure charged with Saxon coronets Or, on a fess Gules a lion passant Or holding a helm Argent; SymbolismThe lozenges are symbolic of the crystal structure of diamonds, reflecting Mr. Hogan’s interest in gemmology. As a shape traditionally associated in Europe with the use of heraldry by women, the lozenges also honour the women in his ancestry. The gold lion on red holding a helmet has appeared in other Irish Hogan arms and honours his paternal ancestry. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet flory Or jewelled proper, an angel affronty proper vested of a tabard of the Arms and holding a sceptre flory Or; SymbolismAs a messenger of Heaven, the angel is wearing a tabard, the traditional garment of a herald, thus referring to Mr. Hogan’s interest in heraldry. The coronet of fleurs-de-lis and the flory sceptre refer to the fact that Mr. Hogan was born and has lived much of his life in the province of Quebec. |
MottoBlazonSON OF THUNDER; SymbolismThis is a phrase Mr. Hogan associates with his family, and is derived from "Sons of Thunder" (Mark 3:17), a reference to the brothers James and John, two of the apostles. |
Flag of Peter William HoganBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Peter William HoganBlazonA polar bear’s face proper jessant-de-lis Azure; SymbolismThe polar bear’s head alludes to Baffin Island in Nunavut, where Mr. Hogan lived for 19 years, working as a teacher, justice of the peace and coroner. The fleur-de-lis refers to Quebec. |
Badge of Peter William HoganBlazonA blue flag flower proper enfiling a coronet flory Or jewelled proper; SymbolismThe blue flag flower and the coronet of fleurs-de-lis refer to Quebec. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 30, 2013 in Volume 147, page 2707 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Peter William Hogan, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherLuc Saucier Recipient TypeIndividual |