John Patrick Ryan

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Toronto, Ontario
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
August 18, 1998
Vol. III, p. 266

Arms of John Patrick Ryan
Arms of John Patrick Ryan
Flag of John Patrick Ryan
Badge of John Patrick Ryan
 
Arms of John Patrick Ryan

Arms of John Patrick Ryan

Blazon

Gules a bear rampant affronty Or winged and grasping in the forepaws a sword fessewise Argent hilt and pommel Or;

Crest

Blazon

A demi bear head in trian aspect Or winged Argent cloaked Sable lined Gules grasping in the dexter paw a Maltese cross Argent;

Motto

Blazon

MALO MORI QUAM FŒDARI. This Latin phrase means "Death rather than dishonour".

Flag of John Patrick Ryan

Flag of John Patrick Ryan

Blazon

Or on a Canadian pale Gules the Badge;

Badge of John Patrick Ryan

Badge of John Patrick Ryan

Blazon

A Maltese cross Argent surmounted by a bear's head affronty and erased Or winged Argent;

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on January 30, 1999 in Volume 133, page 182 of the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to John Patrick Ryan

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of Robert Black, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

Painter

Linda Nicholson

Calligrapher

Suzzann Wright

Recipient Type

Individual