Arms of Donald Wells MacLeod
Arms of Donald Wells MacLeod
Blazon
Or on a fess Gules between in chief two crosses patté fitché and in base an anvil Sable, two annuli interlaced in fess Or;
Symbolism
The red and gold colours and the two crosses allude to the Arms of MacLeod of Raasay. The fess represents unbroken affection and loyalty linking the many generations on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. The anvil symbolizes the blacksmith occupation of Mr. MacLeod’s father and grandfather. The interlaced rings represent honour and virtue.
Crest of Donald Wells MacLeod
Blazon
A sun in splendour Or issuant from a cross patté fitché Gules charged with two annuli interlaced in fess Or;
Symbolism
The sun represents the location Sunny Brae, New Brunswick, the birthplace of Mr. MacLeod. The cross alludes to the Island of Raasay, Scotland, as the origin of the family. The rings repeat the symbolism of the Arms.
Motto of Donald Wells MacLeod
Blazon
PISTOS EIS TELOS;
Symbolism
This phrase in Greek means “Steadfast to the last”.
