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Ottawa, Ontario
Registration of Arms
June 15, 2022
Vol. VIII, p. 94
Arms of Joseph Alcide NowlanBlazonOr on a cross Vert cantoned by four swords proper, a lion passant Or between four martlets Argent; SymbolismThese are the arms traditionally used by Irish Nowlan families. |
CrestBlazonA martlet Or; SymbolismThe martlet is found in crests traditionally associated with Irish Nowlan families. |
MottoBlazonDEO APPROPINQUARE; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “To draw near to God.” |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on October 29, 2022 in Volume 156, page 5124 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the Office of the Chief Herald of Ireland, Dublin. PainterNot applicable CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeIndividual Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the Office of the Chief Herald of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland, 4 July 1957. |