The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada
The Blazon
The blazon of a coat of arms is the written, technical description used by an heraldic artist when painting or drawing the arms. The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada
The language of a blazon uses terms derived from Norman French. The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada
For example… The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada
The Colours Gules Azure Sable Vert Purpure Proper The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada
The Metals Or (Gold) Argent (Silver) The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada
Sinister Left Dexter Right
An example of arms granted to an individual, Gary Mitchell, by the Canadian Heraldic Authority. The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada
Helm or Helmet Crest Shield Mantling Crest Wreath Motto The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada
Gules fretty semé of billets Argent And keys Or; And upon a helmet mantled Azure and doubled Argent within a wreath of these colours, This crest: A sea otter flotant Argent semé of ermine spots Azure bearing in its forepaws a mascle Gules And for a motto: TO PERSEVERE. The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada
Gules The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada
Fretty The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada
semé of billets Argent The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada
and keys Or The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada
And upon a helmet mantled Azure and doubled Argent The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada
within a wreath of these colours, The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada
This crest: A sea otter flotant Argent The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada
semé of ermine spots Azure The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada
bearing in its forepaws a mascle Gules The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada
And for a motto: TO PERSEVERE The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada
Gules fretty semé of billets Argent And keys Or; And upon a helmet mantled Azure and doubled Argent within a wreath of these colours, This crest: A sea otter flotant Argent semé of ermine spots Azure bearing in its forepaws a mascle Gules And for a motto: TO PERSEVERE. The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada
Presentation Design: Allan Ailo 2006 BC/Yukon Chapter
The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada British Columbia/Yukon Branch
Concept, Design & Artwork: Allan Ailo BC/Yukon Branch The arms of Gary Mitchell are used with the kind permission of the bearer. v