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William Wolfe Louis Letovsky

Montréal, Quebec
Grant of Arms
December 6, 1996
Vol. III, p. 136

Arms of William Wolfe Louis Letovsky
Arms of William Wolfe Louis Letovsky Arms of William Wolfe Louis Letovsky

Arms of William Wolfe Louis Letovsky

Blazon

Argent a pall reversed Azure between in Chief two eagles respectant wings elevated and addorsed sable heads Argent beaked, membered and gorged of a collar pendant therefrom a bugle horn Or and in base three maple leaves conjoined in one stem Gules;

Symbolism

The eagle, a symbol of strength, was chosen by Mr. Letovsky to reflect an aspect of his character. The bugle horn signifies the traditional ram’s horn, or shofar. For over fifty years, Mr. Letovsky has been the shofar blower in his synagogue as part of Rosh Hashanah, the beginning of the Jewish New Year. The three maple leaves conjoined at the stem correspond to the pride he has of his Canadian heritage.

Crest of William Wolfe Louis Letovsky

Blazon

An eagle as in the Arms grasping in the beak a maple leaf Gules;

Symbolism

The maple leaf, eagle, and horn echo themes from the shield.

Motto of William Wolfe Louis Letovsky

Blazon

PERSEVERANCE;

Symbolism

PERSEVERANCE.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 22, 1997 in Volume 131, page 3589 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to William Wolfe Louis Letovsky Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to William Wolfe Louis Letovsky

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