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Toronto, Ontario
Registration of Arms
June 15, 2022
Vol. VIII, p. 98
Arms of John Alexander McCaughanBlazonArgent two barrulets wavy Azure, in chief a lion rampant between two hands couped Gules, in base a sprig of three shamrocks proper; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The Red Hand of Ulster represents the origins of the McCaughan family in County Antrim, Ireland. The shamrocks allude more generally to the family’s Irish heritage. |
CrestBlazonAn eagle displayed Azure beaked and armed Or; SymbolismNot available. |
MottoBlazonSLÁN MACEACÁIN; SymbolismThis Irish phrase means “Farewell, McCaughan,” MacEacáin being the Irish version of the surname McCaughan. |
MottoBlazonPER ARDUA AD ALTA; SymbolismThis Latin phrase means “Through adversity to the heights.” |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on October 29, 2022 in Volume 156, page 5125 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Gerard Slevin, Chief Herald of Ireland. PainterNot applicable CalligrapherNot applicable Recipient TypeIndividual Other InformationThe recipient’s emblems were originally recorded at the Office of the Chief Herald of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland, 10 November 1961. |