- The Governor General of Canada
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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.