Richard Martin Meredith

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London, Ontario
Registration of Arms
October 15, 2021
Vol. VIII, p. 26

Arms of Richard Martin Meredith
Arms of Richard Martin Meredith
 
Arms of Richard Martin Meredith

Arms of Richard Martin Meredith

Blazon

Argent a lion rampant Sable langued Gules collared and chained Or;

Symbolism

A black lion with a gold chain and collar is commonly found in the arms of Irish Meredith families.

Crest

Blazon

A demi-lion Sable langued Gules collared and chained Or;

Symbolism

A black lion with a gold chain and collar is commonly found in the crests of Irish Meredith families.

Motto

Blazon

SUB SPE VIRTUTIS PRÆMIUM;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means “In hope [lies] the award of virtue.”

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 19, 2022 in Volume 156, page 1206 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent registering the heraldic emblems of Richard Martin Meredith

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not available.

Painter

Not available

Calligrapher

Not applicable

Recipient Type

Individual

Other Information

The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the Office of the Ulster King of Arms, Dublin, Ireland, 8 August 1924.