Arms of Robert Harold Vandewater
Arms of Robert Harold Vandewater
Blazon
Gules two swords in saltire Argent enfiling a coronet erablé Or, in chief three bezants;
Symbolism
The gold discs allude to Mr. Vandewater’s profession in the investment industry. The swords and coronet represent his long association with the Canadian military, in which he is currently an honorary colonel.
Crest of Robert Harold Vandewater
Blazon
A demi-lion Gules holding in its dexter paw a ducal coronet its leaves Or the rim per fess Gules and Azure;
Symbolism
The lion represents the Scottish ancestry on Mr. Vandewater’s mother’s side. The coronet is similar to the one in the arms of the province of North Holland and here represents the original Vandewater home. It is coloured in the tinctures of the province’s flag.
Motto of Robert Harold Vandewater
Blazon
INDUSTRIA ET PERSEVERANTIA;
Symbolism
This means “Industry and perseverance.”
