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London, Ontario
Registration of Arms
November 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 237
Arms of Alfred George MearesBlazonArgent a three-masted ship sails furled Sable; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. Black three-masted ships on a white background are commonly found in the arms of persons bearing the name Meares. The design is likely a canting one, assuming that Meares is perhaps linked to the Old English word mere, meaning “sea.” |
CrestBlazonA mermaid holding a comb and mirror proper; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The mermaid is possibly a canting reference to the name Meares. |
MottoBlazonOMNIA PROVIDENTIAE COMMITTO; SymbolismThis Latin phrase meaning “I commit all things to Providence” is common to Irish Meares families. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationSince 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of the Office of the Chief Herald of Ireland, Dublin. 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, 20 April 1966. |