The Viceregal Lion
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Richard Martin Meredith

London, Ontario
Registration of Arms
October 15, 2021
Vol. VIII, p. 26

Arms of Richard Martin Meredith

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Blazon

Arms

Argent a lion rampant Sable langued Gules collared and chained Or;

Crest

A demi-lion Sable langued Gules collared and chained Or;

Motto

SUB SPE VIRTUTIS PRÆMIUM;


Symbolism

Arms

A black lion with a gold chain and collar is commonly found in the arms of Irish Meredith families.

Crest

A black lion with a gold chain and collar is commonly found in the crests of Irish Meredith families.

Motto

This Latin phrase means “In hope [lies] the award of virtue.”