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Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
August 18, 1998
Vol. III, p. 266
Arms of John Patrick RyanBlazonGules a bear rampant affronty Or winged and grasping in the forepaws a sword fessewise Argent hilt and pommel Or; |
CrestBlazonA demi bear head in trian aspect Or winged Argent cloaked Sable lined Gules grasping in the dexter paw a Maltese cross Argent; |
MottoBlazonMALO MORI QUAM FŒDARI. This Latin phrase means "Death rather than dishonour". |
Flag of John Patrick RyanBlazonOr on a Canadian pale Gules the Badge; |
Badge of John Patrick RyanBlazonA Maltese cross Argent surmounted by a bear's head affronty and erased Or winged Argent; |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on January 30, 1999 in Volume 133, page 182 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Robert Black, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterLinda Nicholson CalligrapherSuzzann Wright Recipient TypeIndividual |