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Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flags and Badge, with differences to Michael David Strizic and Amy Julia Kerr Strizic
November 20, 2014
Vol. VI, p. 471
Arms of Derrick Darko StrizicBlazonAzure a chevron compony-counter-compony Argent and Gules between in chief two mortars and pestles and in base three keys palewise Or; SymbolismRed, white and blue are the colours of the flag of Croatia, Mr. Strizic’s birthplace, while the red and white chequers are a feature of the coat of arms of Croatia. The keys symbolize financial management, Mr. Strizic’s profession, and the mortars and pestles refer to Mr. Strizic’s great-grandfather, Julije Domac (1853-1928), a leading figure in pharmacology in Croatia. It also alludes to Mr. Strizic’s parents, who were both chemical engineers, and also specifically to his mother, who also used a mortar and pestle as a cook and baker. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet of maple leaves and thistle heads Or, a demi-Bouvier des Flandres proper holding an oak branch Or; SymbolismThe Bouvier des Flandres breed is a family favourite. The oak branch refers to Slavonian oak, the national tree of Croatia. As it is used to make wine barrels, it also refers to Mr. Strizic’s interest in wine. The maple leaves and thistle heads refer to the family’s Canadian identity and the Scottish heritage of Mr. Strizic’s wife, Patricia. |
MottoBlazonPER ANGUSTA AD SUBLIMA; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “By narrow roads to things sublime”. |
Flag of Derrick Darko StrizicBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Standard of Derrick Darko StrizicBlazonA standard, the Arms in hoist, the fly per fess Or and Azure charged with the Crest between two representations of the Badge all separated by two bends sinister Argent inscribed with the Motto in letters Sable; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Derrick Darko StrizicBlazonA hurt charged with two canoe paddles in saltire between in chief an oak leaf and in base and in the flanks three keys grips to the centre Or, all within a bordure compony-counter-compony Argent and Gules; SymbolismThe canoe paddles indicate the family’s love of canoeing. |
Differenced Arms for Michael David Strizic, son of Derrick Darko StrizicBlazonThe Arms of Derrick Darko Strizic debruised of a three-point label Argent; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his death; SymbolismThe label indicates that he is the eldest child and heir to the arms. |
Differenced Arms for Amy Julia Kerr Strizic, daughter of Derrick Darko StrizicBlazonThe Arms of Derrick Darko Strizic charged with a birch leaf Or in place of each mortar and pestle; SymbolismThe birch leaves represents her degree in forestry and her love of the outdoors and the family farm. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on October 3, 2015 in Volume 149, page 2336 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterDebra MacGarvie CalligrapherLuc Saucier Recipient TypeIndividual |