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Port Alberni, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Athena Skye Casavant
February 20, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 326
Arms of Bryce Jordan CasavantBlazonTierced in pairle reversed Gules, Azure and Argent a demi-double-headed eagle displayed Or, in base a chevronel couped rompu Sable conjoined with a sword palewise proper; SymbolismThe red represents the idea of sacrifice made by Mr. Casavant in his military service, and blue symbolizes water and thus his new occupation as a diver. The eagle is a symbol of protecting power. The sword evokes Mr. Casavant’s time serving Canada in the military, and the broken rod symbolizes the fight against terrorism during that service. As well, the sword and rod allude to his mother’s surname of Taillefer, meaning “cutting iron”. |
CrestBlazonA goblet proper its bowl bendy Gules and Azure; SymbolismThe goblet alludes to the glassware that was used in Mr. Casavant’s family home, and the blue and red colours allude to the family’s origins in Gascony, whose flag is quartered with blue and red. |
MottoBlazonCOURAGE IN ADVERSITY; SymbolismNot applicable |
Flag of Bryce Jordan CasavantBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge de Bryce Jordan CasavantBlazonThe Crest within a belt and buckle Gules edged and inscribed with the Motto in letters Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Athena Skye Casavant, daughter of Bryce Jordan CasavantBlazonThe Arms of Bryce Jordan Casavant debruised of a three-point label Argent; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death; 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 October 25, 2014 in Volume 148, page 2733 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterD. Robert Tunstall CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |