- The Governor General of Canada
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Robert Patrick Ryan
Shilo, Manitoba
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge, with differences to Nathan Patrick Ryan
October 15, 2015
Vol. VI, p. 556
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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;
Flag
A banner of the Arms;
Badge
A boar sejant Argent charged with a grenade Sable enflamed Gules, its dexter hoof resting on a log Gules;
Differenced Arms for Nathan Patrick Ryan, nephew of Robert Patrick Ryan
The Arms of Robert Patrick Ryan within a bordure Argent during his uncle’s lifetime; This individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death;
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.
Flag
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Badge
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Differenced Arms for Nathan Patrick Ryan, nephew of Robert Patrick Ryan
The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on March 12, 2016, in Volume 150, page 740 of the Canada Gazette.
Artist Information
Creator(s)
Original concept of Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Painter
Melissa Aberin
Calligrapher
Doris Wionzek
Recipient Information
Individual