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Calgary, Alberta
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
November 1, 2002
Vol. IV, p. 249
Arms of James Denby GludoBlazonPer bend sinister Gules and Argent in dexter chief two swords in saltire, in sinister chief a maple leaf, in dexter base a maple leaf and in sinister base two swords in saltire, all counterchanged; SymbolismThe swords symbolize Colonel Gludo's service in the Canadian Armed Forces. The maple leaves and colours represent his commitment to Canada and to Canadian values. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet erablé Gules a demi grizzly bear affronté Or grasping in each paw a sword Argent; SymbolismThe grizzly, a favourite animal of Colonel Gludo's, refers to the militia in Alberta. The swords in the paws and the maple leaf coronet, taken from the symbols in the arms, indicate the defence of Canadian values and tradition. |
MottoBlazonFOCUS ON OPERATIONS; SymbolismThe motto covers two aspects of Colonel Gludo's career: his training philosophy within the military, and his work with "Operations Groups" in the information technology sector. |
Flag of James Denby GludoBlazonGules on a canton Argent a Maltese cross Gules, in the fly two swords in saltire Argent; SymbolismThe colours and swords have the same symbolism as in the arms, while the cross makes a reference to Colonel Gludo's charitable activities. |
Badge of James Denby GludoBlazonTwo swords in saltire Gules surmounted by a grizzly bear's head affronté Or crowned erablé Gules; 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 December 20, 2003 in Volume 137, page 3980 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Auguste Vachon, Outaouais Herald Emeritus, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterDavid Farrar CalligrapherSuzzann Wright Recipient TypeIndividual |