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Berthier-sur-Mer, Quebec
Grant of Arms
May 22, 1997
Vol. III, p. 174
Arms of the Municipalité de Berthier-sur-MerBlazonPer fess enarched in chief Azure in base barry wavy Argent and Azure over all a fess also enarched Vert its upper side edged Argent surmounted by a sun in splendour Or; |
CrestBlazonA bull's head Or charged with an oak leaf Vert; |
MottoBlazonSUR TERRE ET SUR MER, BERTHIER TOUJOURS PLUS FIER, meaning "By sea and by land, Berthier always prouder"; |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on November 22, 1997 in Volume 131, page 3590 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Auguste Vachon, Saint-Laurent Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterRobert Létourneau CalligrapherJudith Bainbridge Recipient TypeCivil Institution
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