Eric Lawrence Barry

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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Supporters
January 12, 2000
Vol. IV, p. 4

Arms of Eric Lawrence Barry
Arms of Eric Lawrence Barry
 
Arms of Eric Lawrence Barry

Arms of Eric Lawrence Barry

Blazon

Ermine three bars gemmel Gules a canton Sable charged with a Maltese cross Argent;

Symbolism

The parallel bars are a pun on the Barry name. The ermine is used in the arms for Lawrence and thus honours Mr. Barry’s mother, née Lawrence. The Maltese cross denotes Mr. Barry’s involvement in the Order of St. John.

Crest

Blazon

A dexter gauntlet grasping a dagger Argent hilt and pommel Or set within a circlet composed alternately of maple leaves Gules and fleurs-de-lis Argent;

Symbolism

The maple leaf and fleur-de-lis coronet refers to Mr. Barry’s Canadian and Quebec heritage. The mailed fist is taken from the badge of the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps Association, of which Mr. Barry is a life member. The dagger it holds is from a former badge of the Royal Canadian Hussars.

Motto

Blazon

VOLENS DUCIT;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means "He leads willingly".

Supporters

Blazon

On either side a griffin Gules armed and beaked Or charged on the breast with a Maltese cross Argent and standing upon a grassy mound growing thereon strawberry plants flowered and fructed proper;

Symbolism

The griffin joins the majesty of the lion, king of beasts, and the eagle, king of the air, underlining the strength and vigilance of both. The strawberries are another canting reference to the name Barry, and the Maltese crosses refer to the Order of St. John.
 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on July 22, 2000 in Volume 134, page 2265 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Eric Lawrence BarryLetters patent granting heraldic emblems to Eric Lawrence Barry

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Charles Maier, Athabaska Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Gordon Macpherson

Calligrapher

Judith Bainbridge

Recipient Type

Individual