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Vincent Cleary

Montréal, Quebec
Registration of Arms
April 15, 2022
Vol. VIII, p. 82

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Blazon

Arms

Per pale embattled Erminois and Gules two lions combatant counterchanged;

Crest

An arm embowed vambraced the hand grasping a sword proper;

Motto

LEGEM AD ALTUM FERENS;


Symbolism

Arms

These arms have long been in unofficial use by Mr. Cleary’s family.

Crest

This crest has long been in unofficial use by Mr. Cleary’s family.

Motto

This Latin phrase means “Holding the law to the skies.”


Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on October 29, 2022, in Volume 156, page 5123 of the Canada Gazette.


Artist Information

Creator(s)
Office of Ulster King of Arms, Dublin.

Painter
* Not applicable / Sans objet

Calligrapher
* Not applicable / Sans objet


Recipient Information

Individual

The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the Office of the Ulster King of Arms, Dublin, Ireland, 21 December 1940.