Arms of Yohann St-Cyr
Arms of Yohann St-Cyr
Blazon
Vert on a chevron Argent five pellets, in chief two bugles Argent;
Symbolism
Green and black are the main colours of the rifleman’s uniform in the Canadian Armed Forces, in which Mr. St-Cyr is an officer. The two bugles, central elements of the harness worn by the officers of rifle regiments, represent Mr. St-Cyr and his spouse. The inverted V and discs allude to James Bond, Mr. St-Cyr’s favourite literary work. The discs evoke both the targets always depicted at the beginning of James Bond films and hunting, one of his own family’s favourite sports.
Crest of Yohann St-Cyr
Blazon
A demi-lion guardant proper gorged of a collar Gules edged Argent holding a martini glass proper;
Symbolism
The lion is another emblem of the officers of rifle regiments, as it appears on their regimental belt, while red is also part of the rifleman’s uniform. The glass is another reference to James Bond, as the martini is the film character’s favourite drink.
Motto of Yohann St-Cyr
Blazon
CELER ET AUDAX;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase, meaning “Swift and bold,” was the motto used by battalions involved in the siege of Québec in 1759, therefore relating both to Mr. St-Cyr’s interest in the military history of the city of Québec, as well as to his personal history, which is closely linked to the city.
