U.S. Heraldic Registry
Registration of contemporary and historical American heraldry
Barry University
Registration number 20061031A
This certifies that the heraldic arms of Barry University are registered and described by the blazon below
Arms: Impaled. Dexter, borne entire, barry of six Gules and Argent on each bar Gules an open book Argent. Sinister, borne dimidiated, gyronny of eight Argent and Sable a cross fleury throughout counterchanged.
Organization information
Founded in 1940, the University is sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Adrian, Michigan, and is governed by an independent, self-perpetuating Board of Trustees. The campus is in Miami Shores, Florida.
Source
The university's website: http://www.barry.edu/About-BU/bshield.htm
Design Rationale
The Barry University shield is a combination of the coats of arms of Bishop Patrick Barry (with books instead of shamrocks) and of the Dominican Order. Bishop Patrick Barry was one of the founders of Barry University.
Registered by
Michael Swanson
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