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Toronto, Ontario
Grant of a Badge
March 4, 1996
Vol. III, p. 122
Badge of Derwin James Kah Wai MakBlazonA sun of twelve rays four straight and eight wavy set alternately Or quarterly pierced at the centre; SymbolismThe sun with twelve rays alludes to the national emblem of the Republic of China. The square hole creates the illusion that the sun is an ancient Chinese coin and refers to a charge in the coat of arms granted to Mr. Mak by the Chief Herald of Canada on 20 March 1990. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 22, 1997 in Volume 131, page 3589 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Derwin James Kah Wai Mak, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterJoan Ouellette CalligrapherJudith Bainbridge Recipient TypeIndividual |