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Westmount, Quebec
Grant of Arms, Supporters and Flag, with differences to Harkeet Singh Chadha and Gurveen Kaur Chadha
November 15, 2019
Vol. VII, p. 218
Arms of Baljit Singh ChadhaBlazonPer saltire Or and Azure, in chief a coronet erablé Vert, in base a Khanda Azure, the flanks semé of almonds and pistachios Or, the latter seeded proper; SymbolismBlue and green are the main colours of the Sardar Chadha tartan commissioned by Mr. Chadha. The Khanda is the symbol of Sikhism, Mr. Chadha’s religious and cultural heritage. The coronet of maple leaves symbolizes his Canadian identity. The pistachios and almonds are products of the family company. |
CrestBlazonA gyrfalcon perched on a mount proper and in front of an annulus Or; SymbolismThe gyrfalcon is a Canadian bird of prey, known for its independence, self-reliance and persistence. The falcon is also an attribute of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh guru. The ring refers to the chakram, a circular weapon represented within the Khanda symbol. |
MottoBlazonRESILIENCE • ਚੜ੍ਹਦੀ ਕਲਾ • ÉGALITÉ; SymbolismMeaning “Resilience, positive attitude, equality,” these words appear in the languages spoken by Mr. Chadha, English, Punjabi and French. |
SupportersBlazonTwo lions Or each holding a kirpan Azure tied to the hilt thereof a strip of Sardar Chadha tartan proper and standing on a grassy mount, that to the dexter gorged of almond branches and that to the sinister of pistachio branches proper; SymbolismLions are closely associated with the Sikh religion, their name in Sanskrit, Singh, being borne by all Sikh men. The lion is also found in emblems of Mumbai, Mr. Chadha’s birthplace, and is used in an emblem by Mr. Chadha’s business. The kirpans are an element within the Khanda symbol and are required to be carried by all Sikh men. The tartan is the Sardar Chadha pattern commissioned by Mr. Chadha. The pistachios and almonds are products of the family company. |
Flag of Baljit Singh ChadhaBlazonA pennant Azure charged with a Khanda, a coronet erablé, an almond, and a pistachio Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Harkeet Singh Chadha, child of Baljit Singh ChadhaBlazonThe Arms of Baljit Singh Chadha debruised of a three-point label Argent; This individual will inherit the Arms following the death of the Recipient; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Gurveen Kaur Chadha, child of Baljit Singh ChadhaBlazonThe Arms of Baljit Singh Chadha within a bordure per saltire Azure and Or; SymbolismLe symbolisme de cet emblème est compris dans un ou plusieurs éléments de ce dossier. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 28, 2020 in Volume 154, page 693 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherDoris Wionzek Recipient TypeIndividual |