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Sean Mark Connolly
Costa Mesa, California, United States of America
Grant of Arms, Flags and Badge with differences to Edward Tuason Connolly, Thomas Tuason Connolly and Margaret Tuason Connolly
May 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 186
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Blazon
Arms
Sable two pairs of strands of Celtic knotwork in saltire Argent;
Crest
A sea lion Argent queued Sable grasping a Mameluke sword Argent hilted Or;
Motto
SCUTUM ET LORICA VERITAS EIUS;
Symbolism
Arms
Black and white are the colours often used by Irish bearers of the surname Connolly. To Mr. Connolly, they also symbolize the robes of a Knight of Malta, reflecting his position in the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St. John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta. The X-shape alludes to the saltire on the traditional Connolly arms and on those of Nova Scotia, his home province, as well as on the emblem of the United States Marine Corps regiment in which Mr. Connolly served, the Fifth Marines. The intertwined strands represent strength and the importance of mutual aid.
Crest
The sea lion is featured on several heraldic emblems of public institutions in the Philippines, reflecting the heritage of Mr. Connolly’s wife. It also alludes to the Marine Corps, whose officers wear a Mameluke sword.
Motto
This Latin phrase, meaning “His faithfulness is a shield and buckler,” is taken from Psalm 91. It expresses Mr. Connolly’s feeling that the hand of God has protected him throughout many difficult situations, especially the three times he saw combat.