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West Vancouver, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
May 15, 2017
Vol. VI, p. 722
Arms of Darah DilmaghaniBlazonPer bend Argent and Azure in chief three hazelnuts in pairle conjoined by their stems Gules, in base a rug foundation Argent knotted Gules; SymbolismThe blue, white and gold are colours from Dr. Dilmaghani’s alma maters of the University of British Columbia and the Poznań University of Medical Sciences in Poland. The rug pattern evokes the Persian rug business of the Dilmaghani family. The hazelnuts symbolize knowledge and healing, referring to Dr. Dilmaghani’s interest in education and to his profession as a doctor. |
CrestBlazonA lion rampant guardant double-queued Or wearing a coronet erablé Gules supporting on its dexter shoulder a halberd Or hafted Argent; SymbolismThe lion is inspired by the lion in the crest of the armorial bearings of Frimley, England, Dr. Dilmaghani’s birthplace. The halberd alludes to the service of members of his family in the military. |
MottoBlazonPATRIA • HONOR • SALUS; SymbolismThese Latin words mean “Country, honour, health”. |
Flag of Darah DilmaghaniBlazonA standard, the Arms in hoist, the fly Azure charged with the Crest between two representations of the Badge separated by two bends sinister Azure edged and inscribed with the Motto in letters Argent; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Darah DilmaghaniBlazonAn eagle displayed Or grasping in each claw a halberd Or hafted Argent; SymbolismThe eagle is a bird found in the Iranian cities of Tabriz and Lighvan, the birthplaces of Dr. Dilmaghani’s father and mother respectively. As well, the eagle is the symbol of Poland where he studied medicine. The halberd alludes to the service of members of his family in the military. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 31, 2018 in Volume 152, page 895 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherKathy Feig Recipient TypeIndividual |