Arms of Patrick Hubert Ryan
Blazon
Azure three griffins’ heads erased, on a chief Or two barrulets Sable;
Symbolism
The blue field symbolizes Nova Scotia, Mr. Ryan’s home. The griffin heads, found in other Ryan arms of Ireland, allude to his Irish ancestry. Black and yellow are the colours of the Duchy of Württemberg, in present-day Germany, from where another branch of his family emigrated to Nova Scotia. The pattern of horizontal stripes is inspired by the arms of Isenburg, the family’s ancestral town in Württemberg.
Crest of Patrick Hubert Ryan
Blazon
Issuant from a circlet of thistles Or a demi-griffin Azure armed Or holding in its claws a sword Argent point in base hilted Or;
Symbolism
The thistles refer to Mr. Ryan’s Scottish ancestry. The griffin holding a sword illustrates his forebears’ service to country and his own career in the Canadian military.
Motto of Patrick Hubert Ryan
Blazon
AIMING HIGH FOR CHRIST;
Symbolism
Not applicable.