- The Governor General of Canada
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Martin Brian Mulroney
Montréal, Quebec
Grant of Arms and Supporters
December 12, 1994
Vol. II, p. 370
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Blazon
Arms
Azure on a pale Argent between four coronets érablé Or two and two a dexter hand appaumé and a maple leaf conjoined Gules the hand pointing towards chief the leaf towards base on a canton the Mark of the Prime Ministership of Canada (Argent four maple leaves conjoined in cross at the stem Gules);
Crest
Issuant from a coronet érablé and flory Or a stone palace gate embattled comprising two Roman arches Azure and charged on the lintel with scales of justice Or;
Supporters
On a grassy mound set with pine cones Or forming a bay rising above barry wavy Argent and Azure two stallions crined and unguled Azure gorged with collars treflé on both edges Vert;
Motto
MULTUM IN AMORE PATRIAE FIDES MULTUM CONSTANTIA;
Symbolism
Arms
Blue, white and red are the colours of the earliest Irish coat of arms associated with the Mulroney surname. The red hand is taken from the same arms, and here it is conjoined with a maple leaf to honour Mr. Mulroney’s lifetime of service to Canada. The crowns symbolize Mr. Mulroney’s support for and service to the Canadian Crown, and their number represents his four children. The heraldic emblem of the Prime Minister of Canada appears in the upper left.
Crest
The maple leaves in the coronet honour Mr. Mulroney’s Canadian identity. The fleurs-de-lis represent his Quebec origins; they also refer to the former coat of arms of Bosnia, birthplace of Mrs. Mulroney. The gate appears in the official emblem of Mrs. Mulroney’s native city of Sarajevo. The scales of justice are an ancient symbol of the law, representing Mr. Mulroney’s legal profession and, more generally, the concept of justice for all peoples.
Supporters
The stallions represent strength and powerful purpose combined with grace and speed. Their shamrock collars celebrate Mr. Mulroney’s Irish heritage. The compartment suggests the landscape of his birthplace, Baie Comeau, rising above the St. Lawrence River. The pine cones honour the forests of that region and of the rest of Canada.
Motto
This Latin motto means “In love of country, loyalty and resolve count for much”.