Arms of Eric Lawrence Barry
Arms of Eric Lawrence Barry
Blazon
Ermine three bars gemmel Gules a canton Sable charged with a Maltese cross Argent;
Symbolism
The parallel bars are a pun on the Barry name. The ermine is used in the arms for Lawrence and thus honours Mr. Barry’s mother, née Lawrence. The Maltese cross denotes Mr. Barry’s involvement in the Order of St. John.
Crest of Eric Lawrence Barry
Blazon
A dexter gauntlet grasping a dagger Argent hilt and pommel Or set within a circlet composed alternately of maple leaves Gules and fleurs-de-lis Argent;
Symbolism
The maple leaf and fleur-de-lis coronet refers to Mr. Barry’s Canadian and Quebec heritage. The mailed fist is taken from the badge of the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps Association, of which Mr. Barry is a life member. The dagger it holds is from a former badge of the Royal Canadian Hussars.
Motto of Eric Lawrence Barry
Blazon
VOLENS DUCIT;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means "He leads willingly".
Supporters of Eric Lawrence Barry
Blazon
On either side a griffin Gules armed and beaked Or charged on the breast with a Maltese cross Argent and standing upon a grassy mound growing thereon strawberry plants flowered and fructed proper;
Symbolism
The griffin joins the majesty of the lion, king of beasts, and the eagle, king of the air, underlining the strength and vigilance of both. The strawberries are another canting reference to the name Barry, and the Maltese crosses refer to the Order of St. John.
