- The Governor General of Canada
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Patricia O'Connor
Toronto, Ontario
Registration of Arms
April 15, 2022
Vol. VIII, p. 84
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Blazon
Arms
Sable an oak tree eradicated Or, a canton Argent charged with a lizard erect Vert;
Crest
An arm embowed vambraced Sable the hand holding a sword proper;
Motto
BY STRENGTH;
Symbolism
Arms
The oak tree with exposed roots is commonly found in the arms of Irish bearers of the surname O’Connor.
Crest
The arm in armour holding a sword is commonly found in the crests of Irish bearers of the surname O’Connor.
Motto
BY STRENGTH.
Background
Canada Gazette Information
The announcement of the Letters Patent was made on October 29, 2022, in Volume 156, page 5124 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.