Arms of Francis Michael Glynn
Arms of Francis Michael Glynn
Blazon
Argent a fess Or fimbriated on the top Azure and on the bottom Gules all surmounted by a double headed eagle wings displayed per pale Sable and Gules beaked and membered Azure charged on each wing with a maple leaf Or;
Symbolism
The double-headed eagle combines the black eagle of the Irish Glynns with the red eagle associated with the Cornish family as a way of alluding to the history of the family on both sides of the Irish Sea. The band of gold, red and blue represents Mr. Glynn’s service in the RCMP. The two maple leaves symbolize Mr. Glynn’s two children.
Crest of Francis Michael Glynn
Blazon
Issuant from a coronet érablé Gules the rim bearing a frieze of bezants an eagle's head Or beaked Azure holding a raguly staff per pale Sable and Gules;
Symbolism
The main part of the crest is derived from the crest traditionally associated with the Irish Glynns. The added maple leaf coronet symbolizes Mr. Glynn’s service to Canada as an RCMP officer. The gold discs represent his work in business administration.
Motto of Francis Michael Glynn
Blazon
ASSUMENT PENNAS SICUT AQUILAE;
Symbolism
Meaning “They will soar on wings like eagles”, this Latin sentence is taken from the New International Version of the Bible, Isaiah 40:31.
