Captain Samuel Wenzel Billich CD, JP.

Registered: The International Register of Arms, 19th May 2008. Registration No. 0135.

Arms: Vert a griffin sergeant Or on a chief Sable a balance between two Maltese crosses Argent.

Crest: Issuant from a coronet erablé Or a demi rat Sable holding in its dexter paw a sword Or

Motto: PER FIDEM PERSEVERANS  "Perseverance through Faith".

Grant: Canadian Heraldic Authority, Ottawa, June 20, 2003
Vol. IV, p. 286

Green, gold and black celebrate Jamaica where Mr. Billich was born. Green and gold are also the colours of Ontario, his province of residence and community service. The griffin appears in the arms borne by Billichs in Luxembourg. It is also associated with justice, as in Greek mythology it was said to pull the chariot of Nemesis, Goddess of Justice. The scales of justice refer to Captain Billich's position as a Justice of the Peace. The two Maltese crosses represent his service in the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem and the corporate body known as the Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem.

The coronet symbolizes Captain Billich's varied contributions to Canada. The black rat appears in the arms borne by the Billichs of Bavaria. Captain Billich's military service is represented by the sword.

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