The Viceregal Lion
  1. The Governor General of Canada
Heraldry Today

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.

Henry Vincent Meredith

Montréal, Quebec
Registration of Arms
April 15, 2016
Vol. VI, p. 607

Click on each image to enlarge. The blazon and symbolism for each element will accompany the enlarged image.


Blazon

Arms

Argent a lion rampant Sable gorged with a collar, a chain attached thereto reflexed over the back Or, on a chief Sable two maple leaves Or*;

*Also appearing in chief point, an escutcheon Argent charged with a sinister hand appaumé Gules. This is an optional mark of a baronet of the United Kingdom, which is not traditionally blazoned by the English Kings of Arms.

Crest

A demi-lion Sable gorged with a collar, a chain attached thereto reflexed over the back and holding a sprig of maple Or;

Motto

SUB SPE VIRTUTIS PRӔMIUM;


Symbolism

Arms

Not available.

Crest

Not available.

Motto

This Latin phrase means “Beneath hope, virtue’s reward”.


Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on October 22, 2016, in Volume 150, page 3151 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
College of Arms, London

Painter
Artist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres

Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet


Recipient Information

Individual

The recipient’s emblems were recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 16 January 1917.