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Aylmer Baker

Québec, Quebec
Grant of Arms, with differences to Manon Baker, Marie-Andrée Cantin and Fanny Cantin
May 15, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 354

Arms of Aylmer Baker
Differenced Arms for Manon Baker, daughter of Aylmer Baker Differenced Arms for Marie-Andrée Cantin, granddaughter of Aylmer Baker Differenced Arms for Fanny Cantin, granddaughter of Aylmer Baker
Arms of Aylmer Baker

Arms of Aylmer Baker

Blazon

Per pale Sable and Or semé of bearpaw prints counterchanged;

Symbolism

The black and yellow are taken from the coat of arms of the Holy Roman Empire, the ancestral homeland of Jean-Baptiste Ébacher, the first ancestor of Dr. Baker to settle in Canada. The bear prints, an animal with which Dr. Baker identifies, represent his profession of chiropractor, for which the sense of touch is essential. The hands are also a symbol of caring and generosity, thus recalling Dr. Baker’s many years of service with various community organizations. The alternation of colours evokes radiography, another allusion to his profession.

Crest of Aylmer Baker

Blazon

Issuant from a coronet flory Or a demi-bear Sable holding between its paws a rod of Aesculapius Gules;

Symbolism

The bear repeats the symbolism of the arms. The rod of Aesculapius represents Dr. Baker’s profession and is found in the badge of the 55th Field Ambulance, of which Dr. Baker is an honorary member. The flory crown alludes to his city and his province of residence, Quebec.

Motto of Aylmer Baker

Blazon

AU SERVICE DE L’HUMANITÉ;

Symbolism

This phrase means “In the service of humanity”.
Differenced Arms for Manon Baker, daughter of Aylmer Baker

Differenced Arms for Manon Baker, daughter of Aylmer Baker

Blazon

The Arms of Aylmer Baker debruised of a three-point label Gules during her father’s lifetime; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Marie-Andrée Cantin, granddaughter of Aylmer Baker

Differenced Arms for Marie-Andrée Cantin, granddaughter of Aylmer Baker

Blazon

The Arms of Aylmer Baker debruised of a five-point label Gules during her grandfather’s lifetime;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Fanny Cantin, granddaughter of Aylmer Baker

Differenced Arms for Fanny Cantin, granddaughter of Aylmer Baker

Blazon

The Arms of Aylmer Baker within a bordure per pale Or and Sable;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 14, 2015 in Volume 149, page 501 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Aylmer Baker

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Audrey Joan Merrington

Calligrapher

Myriam Chesseboeuf

Recipient Type

Individual