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Graham Stewart Ford

Penhold, Alberta
Grant of Arms and Badge
March 24, 1994
Vol. II, p. 313

Arms of Graham Stewart Ford
Arms of Graham Stewart Ford Arms of Graham Stewart Ford

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.
Badge of Graham Stewart Ford Badge of Graham Stewart Ford

Badge of Graham Stewart Ford

Blazon

A centaur Or holding by the hands and above the head a chevron chequy Azure and Argent;

Symbolism

The centaur is taken from the Crest, with the chevron indicating shelter, and the chequerboard pattern a reference to the name Stewart.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on December 3, 1994 in Volume 128, page 4583 of the Canada Gazette.
Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Graham Stewart Ford Letters patent granting heraldic emblems to Graham Stewart Ford

Additional Information