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Richmond, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
November 1, 2001
Vol. IV, p. 151
Arms of Marijan Mark SalopekBlazonPer chevron Or and Gules, three suns in splendour counterchanged; SymbolismThe suns represent the bright skies and sunshine of Alberta. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet erablé Gules, a demi horse Argent crined and unguled Or winged Gules holding a plate charged with a book Argent bound Gules; SymbolismThe maple leaves indicate Dr. Salopek’s life in and service to Canada. The horse represents his involvement in equestrian activities. Its wings allude to the Canada goose, one of Dr. Salopek’s earliest Canadian memories. The book is a reference to Dr. Salopek’s varied academic career, especially his studies at Cambridge University, and the white disc represents the unity of learning, athleticism and personal achievement. The red and white of the mantling are the colours of Croatia and Canada, Dr. Salopek’s birthplace and his adoptive land. |
MottoBlazonORDER WITH CHAOS; SymbolismThis sentence is an expression of Dr. Salopek’s view of the world. |
Flag of Marijan Mark SalopekBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Marijan Mark SalopekBlazonA sun in splendour its rays alternately Or and Gules; 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 February 22, 2003 in Volume 137, page 518 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherJudith Bainbridge Recipient TypeIndividual |