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North York, Ontario
Registration of Arms
August 15, 2025
Vol. VIII, p. 413
Arms of Lanfranco AmatoBlazonAzure a bar enhanced Or between in chief a Maltese cross Argent flanked by two mullets of six points and in base a hippogriff segreant Or; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. These arms are based on those of the Amato family of Amantea and Naples in Italy. The Maltese cross represents Mr. Amato’s membership in the Order of Malta. |
CrestBlazonA hippogriff passant Or winged and queued Azure holding in its talon a maple leaf Gules; SymbolismThe maple leaf represents Mr. Amato’s Canadian nationality. The hippogriff repeats the symbolism of the Arms. |
MottoBlazonFORTITUDO ET JUSTITIA; SymbolismThese Latin words mean “Courage and justice.” |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationSince 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the College of Arms, London. PainterArtist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeIndividual Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 11 October 1971. |