Arms of John William Setchell
Arms of John William Setchell
Blazon
Argent on water barry wavy in base Azure and Argent a lymphad proper sail set Murrey pennon and flags flying per fess Argent and Azure on a chief embattled Azure two fleurs-de-lis Or;
Symbolism
The ship indicates Mr. Setchell’s love for sailing. A ship also appears in the arms of Devon, his native county, and Exmouth, the town in which he lived for many years. The colour of the sail reflects the reddish tan colour with which Devon fishermen would dye their sails. The embattled division alludes to civil engineering and indicates that Mr. Setchell was Garrison Engineer at Exeter for 12 years. The fleurs-de-lis represent sedge flowers and thus a possible origin of the name Setchell. They also mark his two periods of military service in France in the Second World War.
Crest of John William Setchell
Blazon
Issuant from the battlements of a demi tower proper a demi lion rampant Gules about the neck a wreath of maple leaves and supporting an aerial bomb Or charged with a bar gemel Azure;
Symbolism
The tower is taken from the crest of Exmouth and from the arms of Exeter, Mr. Setchell’s birthplace. The lion represents his military career, and the aerial bomb is taken from the badge worn by the Royal Engineers Bomb Disposal unit during the Second World War, in which he served for over three years. The maple leaves indicate his residence in Canada.
Motto of John William Setchell
Blazon
REMIS VELISQUE;
Symbolism
The Latin sentence, meaning literally “With oars and sails” or “With might and main”, is a reference to the ship in the arms and to the idea of total commitment.
