- The Governor General of Canada
The contents of this Register are intended for research purposes only. The heraldic emblems found in the Register may not be reproduced in any form or in any media without the written consent of the Canadian Heraldic Authority and/or the recipient.
Robert Patrick Ryan
Shilo, Manitoba
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Nathan Patrick Ryan
October 15, 2015
Vol. VI, p. 556
[ previous page ]
Blazon
Arms
Gules a beaver couchant on a mount issuant from the base and holding in its mouth a branch, in chief two boars’ heads couped respectant Argent;
Crest
Upon a rim Gules set with maple leaves, a griffin sejant Argent winged Gules grasping in its dexter paw a grenade Sable enflamed Gules;
Motto
ENDURE;
Symbolism
Arms
Red and white are the national colours of Canada and express Mr. Ryan’s love for his country. The beaver is a symbol of the Royal Canadian Regiment, in which Mr. Ryan is a serving member. It is used as the regiment’s collar badge and as a silver testimonial gift presented to officers on their retirement. The boar’s head is taken from the collar badge of The Lorne Scots, a regiment with which Mr. Ryan has served, and represents the crest of the Duke of Argyll.
Crest
The griffin has been used in the crest of other Ryans. Here, it is holding a grenade, the badge of Mr. Ryan’s first regiment, the Princess Louise Fusiliers. The maple leaves on the rim allude to the Command Commendation.
Motto
This word marks the fact that Mr. Ryan has undergone multiple surgeries and hospital stays following significant injuries sustained on duty in 2006, yet has returned to full duty as an infantry officer and has been deployed to Afghanistan.