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Toronto, Ontario
Grant of a Badge
June 15, 2005
Vol. IV, p. 505
Badge of David BirtwistleBlazonTwo Irish wolfhounds’ heads erased addorsed and conjoined proper charged with a cross crosslet fitché Or; SymbolismThe badge is designed to honour Boadicea and Kenna, two Irish female wolfhounds that are pets of David Birtwistle. They are faithful companions and guardians of the home. The cross is borrowed from his crest. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on October 29, 2005 in Volume 139, page 3450 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeIndividual |