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Montréal, Quebec
Registration of Arms
April 15, 2016
Vol. VI, p. 607
Arms of Henry Vincent MeredithBlazonArgent a lion rampant Sable gorged with a collar, a chain attached thereto reflexed over the back Or, on a chief Sable two maple leaves Or*; *Also appearing in chief point, an escutcheon Argent charged with a sinister hand appaumé Gules. This is an optional mark of a baronet of the United Kingdom, which is not traditionally blazoned by the English Kings of Arms. SymbolismNot available. |
CrestBlazonA demi-lion Sable gorged with a collar, a chain attached thereto reflexed over the back and holding a sprig of maple Or; SymbolismNot available. |
MottoBlazonSUB SPE VIRTUTIS PRӔMIUM; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Beneath hope, virtue’s reward”. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on October 22, 2016 in Volume 150, page 3151 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)College of Arms, London PainterArtist of the College of Arms, London / Artiste du Collège d’armes, Londres CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeIndividual Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 16 January 1917. |