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Montréal, Quebec
Registration of Arms
April 15, 2022
Vol. VIII, p. 82
Arms of Vincent ClearyBlazonPer pale embattled Erminois and Gules two lions combatant counterchanged; SymbolismThese arms have long been in unofficial use by Mr. Cleary’s family. |
CrestBlazonAn arm embowed vambraced the hand grasping a sword proper; SymbolismThis crest has long been in unofficial use by Mr. Cleary’s family. |
MottoBlazonLEGEM AD ALTUM FERENS; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Holding the law to the skies.” |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on October 29, 2022 in Volume 156, page 5123 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Office of Ulster King of Arms, Dublin. PainterNot applicable CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeIndividual Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the Office of the Ulster King of Arms, Dublin, Ireland, 21 December 1940. |