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Yvonne Coveney-Boyd

Burnaby, British Columbia
Grant of Arms
January 25, 1996
Vol. III, p. 68

Arms of Yvonne Coveney-Boyd
Arms of Yvonne Coveney-Boyd Arms of Yvonne Coveney-Boyd

Arms of Yvonne Coveney-Boyd

Blazon

Azure a fess chequy Argent and Gules between in chief two horses' heads Argent each charged on the neck with a mullet Azure pierced Argent in base a Maltese cross Or;

Symbolism

The white horse of Kent is a charge used in the Macey’s arms and recalls Mrs. Coveney-Boyd’s maternal heritage. The checkered white and red band is a reference to the Boyd arms and honours her late husband. The Maltese cross of St. John signifies Mrs. Coveney-Boyd’s many years of service with St. John Ambulance and alludes to the fact that she is a Dame of Grace of the Venerable Order of St. John.

Crest of Yvonne Coveney-Boyd

Blazon

A demi cougar Or gorged with a collar of oak leaves Vert holding in the paws an anchor Azure;

Symbolism

The cougar represents Mrs. Coveney-Boyd’s service in British Columbia. The collar of oak leaves is a reference to a charge from the Coveney arms, and the anchor symbolizes her career as a naval officer.

Motto of Yvonne Coveney-Boyd

Blazon

STEADFAST IN FAITH;

Symbolism

STEADFAST IN FAITH;

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 23, 1996 in Volume 130, page 3279 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Yvonne Coveney-Boyd Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Yvonne Coveney-Boyd Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Yvonne Coveney-Boyd Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Yvonne Coveney-Boyd

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