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Montreal, Quebec
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
August 15, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 303
Arms of Michel PicardBlazonGules on a bend wavy Or between two arquebuses Argent, three houses Sable; SymbolismThe wavy band recalls the Atlantic Ocean that Mr. Picard’s ancestors crossed to settle in New France. The three houses on the wavy band are a reference to the family name “Des Trois-Maisons” (“Of three houses”), which was the name borne by Mr. Picard’s ancestors. The arquebuses refer to the metal casting trade of his ancestors who manufactured barrels for arquebuses. |
CrestBlazonA dragon statant Or; SymbolismThe dragon highlights Mr. Picard’s interest in martial arts. That mythical animal holds a place of importance in the oriental bestiary and is often associated with martial arts. |
MottoBlazonPAR RESPECT D'AUTRUI; SymbolismMeaning “Out of respect for others”. |
Flag of Michel PicardBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Michel PicardBlazonA dragon Sable surmounting two arquebuses 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 March 12, 2005 in Volume 139, page 686 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Eric Messier, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherKaren Mackay Recipient TypeIndividual |