- The Governor General of Canada
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Samuel Wenzel Billich
Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Badge
June 20, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 286
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Blazon
Arms
Vert a griffin segreant Or on a chief Sable a balance between two Maltese crosses Argent;
Crest
Issuant from a coronet erablé Or a demi rat Sable holding in its dexter paw a sword Or;
Motto
PER FIDEM PERSEVERANS;
Symbolism
Arms
Green, gold and black celebrate Jamaica where Mr. Billich was born. Green and gold are also the colours of Ontario, his province of residence and community service. The griffin appears in the arms borne by Billichs in Luxembourg. It is also associated with justice, as in Greek mythology it was said to pull the chariot of Nemesis, Goddess of Justice. The scales of justice refer to Captain Billich's position as a Justice of the Peace. The two Maltese crosses represent his service in the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem and the corporate body known as the Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem.
Crest
The coronet symbolizes Captain Billich's varied contributions to Canada. The black rat appears in the arms borne by the Billichs of Bavaria. Captain Billich's military service is represented by the sword.
Motto
A Latin phrase meaning "Perseverance through Faith".