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Québec, Quebec
Grant of Arms, with differences to Mathis Gignac
February 20, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 331
Arms of Stéphane GignacBlazonChequy Azure and Or a unicorn rampant holding between its hooves a balance Gules; SymbolismThe chequy division – an ordered, Cartesian pattern, where the colours alternate regularly – represents Mr. Gignac’s role as a public relations coordinator for St. John Ambulance. The unicorn, which appears on the badge of the Order of St. John, symbolizes Mr. Gignac’s worked with St. John Ambulance. The scales represent his astrological sign, Libra. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet of maple leaves and fleurs-de-lis Or a demi-lion Gules holding between its paws a galley Azure; SymbolismThe lion, which appears on the badge of the Order of St. John, represents his dedication to St. John Ambulance and refers to Mr. Gignac’s father’s astrological sign, Leo. The galley symbolizes the long voyage of the Crusaders to the Holy Land and, by extension, the origin of the orders of chivalry. The coronet of fleurs-de-lis and maple leaves represents his French roots and Canadian nationality, as well as demonstrating his allegiance to the Canadian Crown. |
MottoBlazonIN SERVITIUM PROXIM; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “In the service of one’s fellow human being.” |
Differenced Arms for Mathis Gignac, son of Stéphane GignacBlazonThe Arms of Stéphane Gignac 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 Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeIndividual |