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Albert Edward McPhillips

Victoria, British Columbia
Registration of Arms
August 20, 2021
Vol. VIII, p. 9

Arms of Albert Edward McPhillips

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Blazon

Arms

Or a cross engrailed Gules, on a chief Ermine a demi-lion issuant Sable;

Crest

A demi-cat reguardant collared and chained Or holding between its paws a cross engrailed Gules;

Motto

A CRUCE SALUS;


Symbolism

Arms

The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. A black lion is often found in Irish arms or crests of persons bearing the surname McPhillips.

Crest

Not available.

Motto

This Latin phrase means “From the cross [comes] salvation.” It refers to the crosses in the Arms and the Crest.