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Vancouver, British Columbia
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
June 15, 2017
Vol. VI, p. 728
Arms of Patrick Andrew McEachran Gilligan-HackettBlazonAzure a bendlet bretessed between two horses’ heads erased Argent; SymbolismThe diagonal figure represents a ship’s mast and sails, and alludes to Mr. Gilligan-Hackett’s descent from Sir Hugh Allan, of the Allan Line shipping firm. The horses’ heads represent the equestrian interests of Mr. Gilligan-Hackett and his life partner Kim Hart. |
CrestBlazonA griffin segreant Azure holding in its dexter claw a sword proper and resting its sinister claw on two chevronels rebated overlapping in fess Argent; SymbolismThe griffin, expressing vigilance, and the chevron shapes, representing a barrister’s tabs and the “bar” in a courtroom, allude to the occupation of lawyer held by Mr. Gillian-Hackett, his life-partner Kim Hart, and several Hackett relatives. The sword symbolizes the membership of family members in The Black Watch Regiment. |
MottoBlazonIN COR MEUM SPEM; SymbolismThis Latin phrase, meaning “In my heart, hope,” encapsulates the importance that Kim Hart has played in Mr. Gilligan-Hackett’s life. |
Flag of Patrick Andrew McEachran Gilligan-HackettBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record |
Badge of Patrick Andrew McEachran Gilligan-HackettBlazonTwo scrolls in saltire Argent surmounted by a hackle Gules; SymbolismThe red hackle honours ancestors of Mr. Gilligan-Hackett’s mother who served in The Black Watch and to his Associate Membership in the regiment’s officers’ mess. The scrolls symbolize his occupation as a lawyer, and the lawyers in his father’s ancestral family. |
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. PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherYolande Lessard Recipient TypeIndividual |