Arms of Graham Stewart Ford
Blazon
Or two bends chequy Azure and Argent on a canton Azure an escallop of the field;
Symbolism
The use of the two diagonal stripes is found in some other arms used by people named Ford in England and Scotland. The blue and white chequerboard pattern on a gold background is based on arms used by Scottish Stewarts, and refers to Mr. Ford’s mother’s family. The shell is found in Scottish arms used by people named Graham, and thus refers to his father’s mother’s family.
Crest of Graham Stewart Ford
Blazon
A centaur holding with the arms a garb Or;
Symbolism
The centaur, a mythological creature combining human and animal characteristics, alludes to Mr. Ford’s business, Stewart Supplies Ltd., which uses the slogan “Shelter for man and beast”. The wheat refers to the Stewart family’s agricultural heritage.
Motto of Graham Stewart Ford
Blazon
VERITAS TE LIBERABIT;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “The Truth will set you free”, originally taken from John 8:32.