Arms of James Edward Toccacelli

Blazon

Per chevron in chief Sable semé of mullets a crescent Argent, in base Argent a swallow ascendant Gules;

Symbolism

The design refers to the name Toccacelli, which in Italian sounds like the phrase “Toccare il cielo”, meaning “Touch the sky”, and more figuratively, “Reach for the stars”. The upper part evokes the night sky, and the crescent moon also alludes to Mr. Toccacelli’s mother’s surname of Gallagher, as Irish Gallagher crests often feature a crescent. A crescent and stars also appears in the arms and flag of Singapore, where Mr. Toccacelli lived for several years and where his son Dominic was born. The swallow, a sign and messenger of spring, symbolizes Mr. Toccacelli’s career in corporate communications, a profession devoted to conveying messages. Its rising position conveys the idea of aspiration. Red, white and black are the colours of Carleton University, which Mr. Toccacelli attended.