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St. John's, Newfoundland
Grant of Arms and Supporters
December 29, 1990
Vol. II, p. 61
Arms of James Aloysius McGrathBlazonTierced 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; |
CrestBlazonA demi-lion Or gorged with an antique crown pendant therefrom a chevron Gules bearing in its dexter paw a trefoil slipped Vert; |
MottoBlazonMELIUS EST NOMEN BONUM QUAM DIVITIAE MULTAE. This Latin phrase means "It is better to enjoy a good name than great wealth". |
SupportersBlazonOn a rock proper rising from waves Azure crested Argent two caribou Argent langued Gules attired and unguled Or; |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on August 10, 1991 in Volume 125, page 2568 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert D. Watt, Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterCathy Bursey-Sabourin CalligrapherNancy Ellis Recipient TypeIndividual Special DesignationLieutenant Governor |