The Viceregal Lion
  1. The Governor General of Canada
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Albert Edward McPhillips

Victoria, British Columbia
Registration of Arms
August 20, 2021
Vol. VIII, p. 9

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Blazon

Arms

Or a cross engrailed Gules, on a chief Ermine a demi-lion issuant Sable;

Crest

A demi-cat reguardant collared and chained Or holding between its paws a cross engrailed Gules;

Motto

A CRUCE SALUS;


Symbolism

Arms

The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. A black lion is often found in Irish arms or crests of persons bearing the surname McPhillips.

Crest

Not available.

Motto

This Latin phrase means “From the cross [comes] salvation.” It refers to the crosses in the Arms and the Crest.


Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on December 11, 2021, in Volume 155, page 5669 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Not Available.

Painter
Office of Ulster King of Arms, Dublin / Bureau du roi d’armes Ulster, Dublin

Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet


Recipient Information

Individual

The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the Office of Ulster King of Arms, Dublin, Ireland, 12 August 1908.