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Montréal, Quebec
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
October 15, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 463
Arms of Maro ĆorićBlazonArgent on a bend Azure between two quatrefoils Sable, an antique crown between two compass roses Or; SymbolismThe blue diagonal stripe alludes to the Adriatic Sea, on which Mr. Ćorić’s city of birth, Dubrovnik, Croatia, is located. The quatrefoils, found on many buildings there, refer to Mr. Ćorić’s interest in his heritage. The crown illustrates his support for Canada’s constitutional monarchy, and the compass roses are a tribute to the seafarers on both sides of his family, in addition to reflecting his interest in antique maps. |
CrestBlazonA tower Or its portcullis Sable, flying therefrom a banner of the Arms; SymbolismMinčeta Tower, built in the Middle Ages on Dubrovnik’s highest point, is emblematic of lasting freedom. |
MottoBlazonDIPLOMACY AND DISCRETION; SymbolismNot applicable. |
Flag of Maro ĆorićBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Maro ĆorićBlazonA quatrefoil Azure charged with a compass rose Or; 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 3, 2015 in Volume 149, page 2335 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Maro Ćorić and Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterLara Claire Berry CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeIndividual |