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St. John’s, Newfoundland
Registration of Arms
March 15, 2024
Vol. VIII, p. 265
Arms of Fabian O’DeaBlazonVert on a fess wavy Argent between in chief a fouled anchor surmounted by a balance and in base a sun rising Or, two barrulets wavy Vert; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The balance represents His Honour’s profession as a lawyer. The anchor and the three wavy stripes evoke his rank as a Commander in the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve. The rising sun is likely a pun on the name O’Dea, conveying the idea of the “break o’ day” when the sun rises. |
CrestBlazonA caribou statant erect proper holding in its mouth a trefoil Vert and supporting between the forelegs a fasces palewise Or; SymbolismThe Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The trefoil likely alludes to His Honour’s Irish heritage. The fasces is a symbol of civil authority in classical Rome and constitutes another reference to his legal profession. The caribou is a symbol of his home province of Newfoundland. |
MottoBlazonCONSTANS; SymbolismThis Latin word means “Steadfast.” |
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 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 originally recorded at the College of Arms, London, England, 1 June 1967. |