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Charlesbourg, Quebec
Grant of Arms and Badge, with differences to Fredérika Martel delMistro
June 20, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 288
Arms of Paolo delMistroBlazonChequy Or and Gules, a chief Gules; SymbolismThe red and gold colours are the choice of Mr. delMistro. The chequered pattern alludes to the profession of Mr. delMistro's father, a talented mosaic artisan who did restoration work in numerous Catholic churches. Moreover, as a structured and orderly pattern, the chequered background can represent Mr. delMistro's work in public administration and his involvement in an international exchange programme aimed at crime prevention. |
CrestBlazonA demi lion guardant Or holding a laurel branch proper; SymbolismThe lion underlines the strength and determination that Mr. delMistro puts into his fight against crime. The laurel branch represents the Italian origins of the delMistro family. |
MottoBlazonFORTITUDO • PERTINACIA • CONSTANCIA; SymbolismThis phrase means "Courage, tenacity, firmness". |
Badge of Paolo delMistroBlazonA lion rampant guardant Or holding an escutcheon of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Fredérika Martel delMistro, daughter of Paolo delMistroBlazonThe Arms of Paolo delMistro debuised of a three-point label Or; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
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 Claire Boudreau, Saint-Laurent Herald, and Karine Constantineau, Assistant Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterRobert Grey CalligrapherJudith Bainbridge Recipient TypeIndividual |