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Nanaimo, British Columbia
Grant of Arms and Badge, with differences to Saylor Joseph Betcher
December 15, 2020
Vol. VII, p. 310
Arms of Peter Scot BetcherBlazonAzure three annulets interlaced Or between three trident heads Argent; SymbolismThe blue and trident heads allude to Mr. Betcher’s service with the Navy League of Canada. The rings represent the three members of Mr. Betcher’s family: him, his wife Vanessa, and his son Saylor. |
CrestBlazonA lyre Azure issuant from a naval crown Or; SymbolismThe naval crown symbolizes Mr. Betcher’s service of in the Navy League of Canada. The lyre represents his ability to play several musical instruments and his involvement with a number of musical bands. |
MottoBlazonGROW RELATIONSHIPS GENEROUSLY; SymbolismThis phrase describes the importance for Mr. Betcher of expanding spheres of relationships. |
Badge of Peter Scot BetcherBlazonA bell Or its clapper an anchor Azure; SymbolismThe anchor recalls Mr. Betcher’s service with the Navy League of Canada. The bell represents the progress of time in service. |
Differenced Arms for Saylor Joseph Betcher, child of Peter Scot BetcherBlazonThe Arms of Peter Scot Betcher debruised of a three-point label Or during his father’s lifetime; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following the latter’s death; 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 27, 2021 in Volume 155, page 1320 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterMelissa Aberin CalligrapherLuc Saucier Recipient TypeIndividual |