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Kenilworth, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Garrett Charles Garrard and Rebekah Elizabeth Dianne Garrard
June 15, 2022
Vol. VIII, p. 101
Arms of George Charles GarrardBlazonPer bend enarched Azure and Ermine reversed, three piles issuant from the partition line conjoined in sinister chief Argent; SymbolismPale blue was the colour of the Canadian Airborne Regiment in which Mr. Garrard served. The inverted ermine pattern suggests parachutes being deployed, thus alluding to Mr. Garrard’s career as a paratrooper with the Special Service Force, along with his qualification as a paratrooper in the British and the U.S. armies. The three elongated triangles represent the three procedures used by ammunition technicians to render safe or to disrupt improvised explosive devices. Their number also represents his wife and two children. The colours of the design are representative of the unit in which Mr. Garrard served, the Corps of Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. |
CrestBlazonA Persian cat couchant guardant proper wearing a helmet Murrey; SymbolismThe cat is inspired by the tie and pin awarded to officers of the British Army’s 321 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Squadron who disabled improvised explosive devices, and of which Mr. Garrard is the first Canadian recipient. The maroon of the helmet is the second colour of the Canadian Airborne Regiment. |
MottoBlazonCOUNTRY AND FAMILY ALWAYS; SymbolismFor Mr. Garrard, this sentiment expresses his strong military duty, as well as the deep love for his wife and family. |
Flag of George Charles GarrardBlazonA standard, the Arms in hoist, the fly tierced in bend Argent, Azure and Argent charged with the Crest between two representations of the Badge; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of George Charles GarrardBlazonA Wake knot Or, issuant from each end five flames Murrey; SymbolismThe interwoven nature of the Wake knot symbolize the resilience and unity of Mr. Garrard’s family. The flame on the end of each band is inspired by the badge awarded to ammunition technical officers in the British Armed Forces, thus representing Mr. Garrard’s service in Northern Ireland. |
Differenced Arms for Garrett Charles Garrard, child of George Charles GarrardBlazonThe Arms of George Charles Garrard with the Arms coloured Purpure instead of Azure during his father's lifetime; This individual will ultimately inherit the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Rebekah Elizabeth Dianne Garrard, child of George Charles GarrardBlazonThe Arms of George Charles Garrard with the Arms coloured Gules instead of Azure; 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 October 29, 2022 in Volume 156, page 5125 of the Canada Gazette.     |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Alix Chartrand, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterKatherine Golightly CalligrapherKathy Feig Recipient TypeIndividual |