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Hamilton, Ontario
Registration of Arms
August 20, 2021
Vol. VIII, p. 8
Arms of Archer Evan Stringer MartinBlazonAzure a cross Calvary Argent, the dexter arm terminating in a sun in splendour and the sinister in a decrescent Or; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. This is the traditional coat of arms of the Irish Martin families. |
CrestBlazonAn estoile of eight points Or; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. This is the traditional crest of the Irish Martin family known as one of the Tribes of Galway. |
MottoBlazonSIC ITUR AD ASTRA; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Such is the pathway to the stars.” |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 11, 2021 in Volume 155, page 3669 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Not Available. PainterOffice of Ulster King of Arms, Dublin / Bureau du roi d’armes Ulster, Dublin CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeIndividual Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the Office of the Ulster King of Arms, Dublin, Ireland, 20 November 1905. |