Arms of Onésime Gagnon
Arms of Onésime Gagnon
Blazon
Or a lion’s face Gules between three chaplets of fern fronds each set with four maple leaves proper and enclosing a fleur-de-lis Azure;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The lion’s head is possibly a canting reference to Mr. Gagnon’s birthplace of Saint-Léon-de-Standon, Quebec. The maple leaves represent Canada, while the fleur-de-lis are for Quebec, the province of which Mr. Gagnon was Lieutenant Governor.
Crest of Onésime Gagnon
Blazon
A demi-lion Gules its dexter paw gauntleted Argent grasping a spear in bend shafted Sable headed Or, all issuant from a wreath of maple leaves proper;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The lion is possibly a canting reference to Mr. Gagnon’s birthplace of Saint-Léon-de-Standon, Quebec.
Motto of Onésime Gagnon
Blazon
TOUJOURS FIDÈLE;
Symbolism
This French phrase means “Always faithful.”
