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| O'Collins (O'Cuilleain) Coat of Arms | ||
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| Motto: "vincit pericula virtus" = Virtue Conquers Peril | ||
| There are a number of significant symbols associated with the arms. The first and most common mistake is to assume the primary head symbol to be a griffin. While its head shares some similarities to ancient griffin like characters, the body of the creature, specifically its body, paws and tail are that of a lion- a winged lion. The symbol most closely represents the most ancient winged lion symbols of the Middle East over 2,800 years ago including the ancient prototype for the "lion of Judah". | ||
| The second and most distinct symbolic motif is the chevron created across the shield and the lower bezant (coin). | ||
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| O'Collins (O'Coileain) Coat of Arms | ||
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