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Kingston, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Alexander Magnus de Bartok and Marius Achilles de Bartok
September 20, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 304
Arms of Robert Adam de BartokBlazonPer chevron enhanced Gules and Sable overall a sprig of three lilies Argent slipped and leaved Or environed by two arms vambraced proper grasping two Hussar sabres in saltire Argent their hilts Or, all issuant from an ancient coronet Or; SymbolismThe three lilies emerging from a crown are taken from the arms of Captain de Bartok’s ancestor, the Reverend Pál Bartók de Görgő et Zádorfalva. The armoured arms wielding crossed Hussar sabres are taken from the arms of Captain de Bartok’s paternal great-grandmother, Gabrielle Zay de Csömör. They represent protection and allude to the many members of his family who have served in the military, including the most recent three generations in Canada. For Mr. de Bartok, the colours represent adversity (black), ancestry (red), hope (white), and nobility (gold). The division line pointing up symbolizes the perpetual duty to ascend towards virtue. |
CrestBlazonA cubit arm vambraced and gauntleted proper grasping a lightning flash fesswise Argent and issuant from a vol Or; SymbolismThe armoured arm represents a warrior’s strength, and the wings allude to the eagle emblem of the legions of ancient Rome, symbolizing Captain de Bartok’s passion for military history. The lightning bolt alludes to Jupiter’s thunderbolt and embodies the shock action essential in airborne operations, relating to Captain de Bartok’s service as a paratrooper. |
MottoBlazonVICTORIAM PER VOLUNTATEM; SymbolismThis Latin phrase, meaning “Victory through willpower,” refers to the determination required to overcome adversity or achieve victory on the battlefield. |
Flag of Robert Adam de BartokBlazonA standard of two points the Arms in hoist the fly per fess Gules and Sable inscribed with the Motto in letters Argent; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Robert Adam de BartokBlazonA roundel per chevron Gules and Sable environed by a wreath of laurel leaves Or and charged with a sprig of three lilies Argent slipped, leaved and issuant from an ancient coronet Or; SymbolismThe laurel wreath symbolizes victory. The three lilies emerging from a crown are taken from the Arms. |
Differenced Arms for Alexander Magnus de Bartok, child of Robert Adam de BartokBlazonThe Arms of Robert Adam de Bartok debruised of a three-point label Or 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 Marius Achilles de Bartok, child of Robert Adam de BartokBlazonThe Arms of Robert Adam de Bartok within a bordure Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationSince 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert Adam de Bartok, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterD. Robert Tunstall CalligrapherLuc Saucier Recipient TypeIndividual |