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Montréal, Quebec
Grant of Arms and Badge
April 15, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 277
Arms of Howard Berlind RipsteinBlazonPer chevron Gules and Argent, overall a vol counterchanged and in chief a Magen David Argent; SymbolismRed and white are the colours of Canada. The chevron division refers to the mountain of Montreal, and, as Mr. Ripstein's grandfather Berlind was a builder, it refers to housing and buildings. The wings refer to Mr. Ripstein's service in the R.C.A.F. and his continuing work for Air Force heritage. The Magen David refers to his strong identification with his Jewish faith and heritage. |
CrestBlazonOn a barrel fesswise Gules banded Argent, an armadillo passant Or, its dexter foreclaw resting on a fleur-de-lis Argent; SymbolismThe barrel makes a reference to Mr. Ripstein's grandfather, who was a bootlegger and contemporary of the Bronfmans in the 1920s. The armadillo is a reference to armour and thus the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps. The fleur-de-lis refers to Mr. Ripstein's native province of Quebec. |
MottoBlazonAUDACE SUR LES AILES DE FEU; SymbolismA phrase meaning "Audacity on the wings of fire". |
Badge of Howard Berlind RipsteinBlazonOn a bezant a vol Gules and in chief an open book Argent bound Gules; SymbolismThe gold disc resembles a coin, and thus refers to Mr. Ripstein's career as an accountant. The open book alludes to the fact that he taught commerce at Concordia University, the University of Toronto, Loyola College, and the University of Windsor for over 25 years. The wings repeat the symbolism from the shield. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 20, 2003 in Volume 137, page 3982 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Saguenay Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterD. Robert Tunstall CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeIndividual |