The contents of this Register are intended for research purposes only. The heraldic emblems found in the Register may not be reproduced in any form or in any media without the written consent of the Canadian Heraldic Authority and/or the recipient.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Grant of Arms and Badge
January 15, 2002
Vol. IV, p. 189
Arms of Eric James VincentBlazonAzure on a fess Gules fimbriated Or between three quatrefoils Argent, two lightning bolts in chevron reversed Or; SymbolismThe design is inspired by arms used by other people named Vincent, a blue shield with three white quatrefoils. It has made it unique to Mr. Vincent by the addition of the central stripe, the colours of which refer to his career in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The lightning bolts refer to Mr. Vincent’s military service in the Communication Command of the Canadian Forces. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet the upper rim set alternately with maple leaves Or and Western red lilies Gules, a bison statant proper charged on the shoulder with two sabres in saltire Or; SymbolismThe coronet of maple leaves and western red lilies, the floral emblem of Saskatchewan, marks Mr. Vincent’s service as Aide-de-Camp to three Lieutenant Governors of that province. The bison marks his prairie heritage and his RCMP service (as it appears in the RCMP badge), and the crossed swords make a reference to his achievements in the RCMP. |
MottoBlazonSUCCESS THROUGH APPLIED EFFORT; SymbolismSUCCESS THROUGH APPLIED EFFORT. |
Badge of Eric James VincentBlazonA quatrefoil Azure surmounting two lightning bolts in saltire 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 February 22, 2003 in Volume 137, page 518 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Eric James Vincent, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterD. Robert Tunstall CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeIndividual |