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RYAN


Origin: Irish

Coat of Arms: Red with three silver griffins heads.

Crest: A red griffin holding in the sinister claw a dagger.

Motto: Malo mori quam fodari.

Motto Translated: I would rather die than be disgraced


Ryan coat of arms


Sinister.  The left. i.e. the right to the spectator


The full mantle consists of the shield displaying the arms that was given to the person bearing this surname; a banner with surname; a helmet; and family crest [if known]. See a sample of full mantle by - at right. Normally the crest is displayed atop the helmet. To order a full mantle with coat of arms and family crest click here
sample coat of arms [full]
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