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Villanova, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Grant of Arms, Flags and Badge
April 15, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 278
Arms of Rocco Leonard MartinoBlazonAzure a bend Argent between in chief three bezants and in base three mullets of eight points Or; SymbolismThe blue and gold colours have been used by other Martino families, and blue and white are the colours of Dr. Martino's alma mater, the University of Toronto. The three discs represent the three Martino brothers who historically struggled against the House of Savoy, and their resemblance to coins can also represent Dr. Martino's work in electronic financial security. The three stars are features of arms used by other Martino armigers, as well as arms of the di Giulios, the family of Dr. Martino's mother. The stars also indicate energy and innovation. |
CrestBlazonA demi griffin Azure winged beaked and holding in the dexter claw a lightning bolt Or and in the sinister claw an oak wreath Vert; SymbolismThe griffin is a creature that was believed to have guarded treasure, and thus refers to the role of Dr. Martino's business in providing electronic security systems. The lightning bolt is a symbol of communications, and therefore of Dr. Martino's career in the field of computer technology. The oak leaves refer to Dr. Martino's high school, De La Salle College "Oaklands" in Toronto, to the oak tree crest of the University of Toronto, and to the insignia of the Order of St. Gregory the Great, an order of the Holy See to which Dr. Martino belongs. |
MottoBlazonFIDES • INTEGRITAS • SAPIENTIA; SymbolismA Latin phrase that means "Faith, integrity, wisdom", ideas particularly valued by Dr. Martino. |
Flag of Rocco Leonard MartinoBlazonA standard, the Arms in hoist, the fly Argent charged with the Crest and the Badge; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Flag of Rocco Leonard MartinoBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of Rocco Leonard MartinoBlazonOn a hurt encircled by four oak leaves Vert, a mullet of eight points Or; SymbolismThe badge uses in a simple form the two main symbols of the arms and one from the crest. The four leaves represent Dr. Martino's sons. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on December 20, 2003 in Volume 137, page 3982 of the Canada Gazette.  |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Bruce Patterson, Saguenay Herald, and Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the Heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority PainterEva Pilar-Cass CalligrapherSuzzann Wright Recipient TypeIndividual |