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Paolo delMistro

Charlesbourg, Quebec
Grant of Arms and Badge, with differences to Fredérika Martel delMistro
June 20, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 288

Arms of Paolo delMistro
Arms of Paolo delMistro Arms of Paolo delMistro

Arms of Paolo delMistro

Blazon

Chequy Or and Gules, a chief Gules;

Symbolism

The 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.

Crest of Paolo delMistro

Blazon

A demi lion guardant Or holding a laurel branch proper;

Symbolism

The 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.

Motto of Paolo delMistro

Blazon

FORTITUDO • PERTINACIA • CONSTANCIA;

Symbolism

This phrase means "Courage, tenacity, firmness".
Badge of Paolo delMistro Badge of Paolo delMistro

Badge of Paolo delMistro

Blazon

A lion rampant guardant Or holding an escutcheon of the Arms;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Differenced Arms for Fredérika Martel delMistro, daughter of Paolo delMistro Differenced Arms for Fredérika Martel delMistro, daughter of Paolo delMistro

Differenced Arms for Fredérika Martel delMistro, daughter of Paolo delMistro

Blazon

The 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;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on December 20, 2003 in Volume 137, page 3982 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Paolo delMistro Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Paolo delMistro Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Paolo delMistro Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Paolo delMistro

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