William Henry D'Arcy

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Winnipeg, Manitoba
Registration of Arms
December 15, 2021
Vol. VIII, p. 45

Arms of William Henry D’Arcy
Arms of William Henry D’Arcy
 
Arms of William Henry D’Arcy

Arms of William Henry D’Arcy

Blazon

Azure semé of cross-crosslets Or, three cinquefoils Argent;

Symbolism

The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The design is common to D’Arcy coats of arms. This particular version with gold crosses has long been in unofficial use by Mr. D’Arcy’s family.

Crest

Blazon

A bull Ermine standing on a chapeau Gules;

Symbolism

The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The design is common to D’Arcy crests. This particular version with the ermine bull has long been in unofficial use by Mr. D’Arcy’s family.

Motto

Blazon

PRO REGE ET PATRIA PUGNO;

Symbolism

This Latin phrase means “I fight for king and fatherland.”

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on March 19, 2022 in Volume 156, page 1207 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent registering the heraldic emblems of William Henry D’Arcy

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Not available.

Painter

Not applicable

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, 3 July 1933.