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Montreal, Quebec
Grant of Arms and Badge
November 1, 2001
Vol. IV, p. 152
Arms of Victor Michael MelnikoffBlazonArgent on a chapé Gules to the dexter three coronets erablé in bend sinister one and two and to the sinister three coronets erablé in bend one and two Or, on a pile issuant from the base Sable three mullets of eight points Or; SymbolismThe V-shape suggests Mr. Melnikoff’s profession as a lawyer by indicating the bands worn by a lawyer around the neck. The coronets running parallel to it are a reference to the arms of Alsace, the region of origin of Mr. Melnikoff’s mother and wife. The coronets have been given a Canadian dimension by the use of maple leaves. The red and gold are the colours of Alsace, and the black and white are the colours of legal robes. The stars represent the Gala des Étoiles, which Mr. Melnikoff established for the support of the performing arts. |
CrestBlazonStanding on a millstone a Siberian tiger passant proper holding in the dexter paw a maple leaf Gules charged with a fleur-de-lis Argent; SymbolismThe crest evokes the region of Vladivostok in Russia from which Mr. Melnikoff’s family originates, and the arms of which show a Siberian tiger climbing over a rock. Here the rock has been replaced by a millstone in reference to Mr. Melnikoff’s name, which means “millwright’s son”. The maple leaf and the fleur-de-lis refer to Mr. Melnikoff’s strong belief in Quebec’s place in Canada. |
MottoBlazonLOYALTY CREATIVITY PERSISTENCE; SymbolismNot applicable |
Badge of Victor Michael MelnikoffBlazonOn a millstone a Siberian tiger's head erased proper; 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 Peter Hannen, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterD. Robert Tunstall CalligrapherJudith Bainbridge Recipient TypeIndividual |