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Vincent Cleary

Montréal, Quebec
Registration of Arms
April 15, 2022
Vol. VIII, p. 82

Arms of Vincent Cleary

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Blazon

Arms

Per pale embattled Erminois and Gules two lions combatant counterchanged;

Crest

An arm embowed vambraced the hand grasping a sword proper;

Motto

LEGEM AD ALTUM FERENS;


Symbolism

Arms

These arms have long been in unofficial use by Mr. Cleary’s family.

Crest

This crest has long been in unofficial use by Mr. Cleary’s family.

Motto

This Latin phrase means “Holding the law to the skies.”