Admiral Sir Joseph NIAS KCB b.1793 – d.1879 | Party per pale Gules and Azure a naval crown and issuant therefrom a flag Or inscribed with word “China” in letters Sable between four Cornish choughs Argent beaked and membered of the first. | a) Harleian Society's Grantees of Arms 1843 Vol XLVI fol 369 b) Blazon: Armorial Families 1902 |