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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
September 20, 2013
Vol. VI, p. 266
Arms of Costas ConistisBlazonPer pale Azure and Gules a phoenix rising from flames Or and charged with a balance Gules all within an orle of olive leaves angled erablé Argent; SymbolismThe Greek heritage of Mr. Conistis is represented by the colours of blue and white, as well as the olive leaves, while his Canadian heritage is represented by the red and white, as well as the maple leaves. The phoenix symbolizes perseverance while the balance evokes his birth-sign of Libra. |
CrestBlazonA two-masted schooner Gules its sails Or and flying a streamer paly Argent and Azure; SymbolismThe schooner represents the Bluenose and the fact that Mr. Conistis was born in Nova Scotia. The streamer with its blue and white colours alludes to his Greek heritage. |
MottoBlazonFORTIS IN REBUS ADVERSIS; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Brave in difficulties”. |
Flag of Costas ConistisBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Costas ConistisBlazonAn eagle’s head erased Gules within a wreath of maple leaves and olive leaves Azure; 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 March 22, 2014 in Volume 148, page 655 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterMelissa Aberin CalligrapherLuc Saucier Recipient TypeIndividual |