Arms of Stephen Joseph Lautens
Arms of Stephen Joseph Lautens
Blazon
Gyronny Argent and Gules two arrows in saltire Sable;
Symbolism
The design is based on the arms attributed to the name “Lautenschläger”, which was the name of Mr. Lautens’ great-grandfather who arrived in Canada from Austria in the 1870s. Mr. Lautens’ version has the arrows in black rather than gold, and with the background divided into eight rather than four. The colours of red and white allude to both countries.
Crest of Stephen Joseph Lautens
Blazon
Issuant from a coronet of crosses patté Or, two wings addorsed per saltire Gules and Argent charged with two arrows in saltire Or;
Symbolism
The crest is also based on that of Lautenschläger with the addition of a coronet of crosses patté.
Motto of Stephen Joseph Lautens
Blazon
IMMER SICHER;
Symbolism
This German motto means “Always certain”.
