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Bras-d'Or, Nova Scotia
Grant of Arms
April 23, 1996
Vol. III, p. 100
Arms of John Stewart Archibald LeForteBlazonArgent on a bend bretessed Azure cotised Sable between in chief and in base a Latin cross fleury Gules a key ward upwards between two fleurs-de-lys all bendwise Or; SymbolismNot available. |
CrestBlazonIssuant from a coronet rim set above alternately with maple leaves Or and saltires Azure a demi-tower Argent masoned Sable issuant therefrom an eagle wings elevated and addorsed Or head Argent bearing in its beak Or a cross fleury fitchy Gules; SymbolismNot available. |
MottoBlazonIN HOC SIGNO AMAS; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means "In this sign you love." |
MottoBlazonTURRIS FORTIS MIHI DEUS; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means "For me, God is a strong tower." |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 23, 1996 in Volume 130, page 3280 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Stewart Leforte and Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterRobert Létourneau CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeIndividual |