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Montreal, Quebec
Grant of Arms
January 30, 2002
Vol. IV, p. 196
Arms of Claude DesmeulesBlazonVert a centaur forcene Or holding between his hands a millstone Argent charged with a mill rind Gules; SymbolismThe centaur is a creature from Greek mythology symbolizing virile strength. The millstone (meule in French) is also a symbol of strength that alludes as well to the family name of Mr. Desmeules. |
CrestBlazonThree millstones Argent each charged with a mill rind Gules; SymbolismThe millstones recall the family name of Mr. Desmeules. |
MottoBlazonVELLE ET POSSE; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “To want and to be able to.” |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on February 22, 2003 in Volume 137, page 519 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert Pichette, Dauphin Herald Extraordinary, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherJudith Bainbridge Recipient TypeIndividual |