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TheBlazon
The blazon of a coat of armsis the written, technical description
used by an heraldic artist whenpainting or drawing the arms.
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The language of a blazonuses terms derived
from Norman French.
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For example…
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The Colours
Gules Azure Sable Vert Purpure Proper
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The Metals
Or (Gold) Argent (Silver)
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SinisterLeft
DexterRight
An example of armsgranted to an individual,
Gary Mitchell, by theCanadian Heraldic Authority.
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Helmor
Helmet
Crest
Shield
Mantling
Crest Wreath
Motto
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Gules fretty semé of billets ArgentAnd keys Or; And upon a helmetmantled Azure and doubled Argentwithin a wreath of these colours,This crest: A sea otter flotant Argentsemé of ermine spots Azurebearing in its forepaws a mascle GulesAnd for a motto: TO PERSEVERE.
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Gules
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Fretty
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semé of billets Argent
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and keys Or
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And upon a helmetmantled Azure
and doubled Argent
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within a wreathof these colours,
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This crest:A sea otter flotant Argent
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semé of ermine spots Azure
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bearing in its forepaws
a mascle Gules
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And for a motto:TO PERSEVERE
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Gules fretty semé of billets ArgentAnd keys Or; And upon a helmetmantled Azure and doubled Argentwithin a wreath of these colours,This crest: A sea otter flotant Argentsemé of ermine spots Azurebearing in its forepaws a mascle GulesAnd for a motto: TO PERSEVERE.
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Presentation Design:
Allan Ailo 2006BC/Yukon Chapter
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Concept, Design & Artwork: Allan AiloBC/Yukon Branch
The arms of Gary Mitchell are used with
the kind permission of the bearer.
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