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James Aloysius McGrath

St. John's, Newfoundland
Grant of Arms and Supporters
December 29, 1990
Vol. II, p. 61

Arms of James Aloysius McGrath
Arms of James Aloysius McGrath Arms of James Aloysius McGrath

Arms of James Aloysius McGrath

Blazon

Tierced in pale Rose Argent and Vert over all a representation of the mace of the House of Commons of Canada in bend Or between six crosses botonny two in pale per pale Rose and Vert two in fess Argent two in bend sinister counterchanged;

Crest of James Aloysius McGrath

Blazon

A demi-lion Or gorged with an antique crown pendant therefrom a chevron Gules bearing in its dexter paw a trefoil slipped Vert;

Motto of James Aloysius McGrath

Blazon

MELIUS EST NOMEN BONUM QUAM DIVITIAE MULTAE. This Latin phrase means "It is better to enjoy a good name than great wealth".

Supporters of James Aloysius McGrath

Blazon

On a rock proper rising from waves Azure crested Argent two caribou Argent langued Gules attired and unguled Or;

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on August 10, 1991 in Volume 125, page 2568 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to James Aloysius McGrath Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to James Aloysius McGrath Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to James Aloysius McGrath Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to James Aloysius McGrath

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