Arms of John Alexander Douglas McCurdy
Arms of John Alexander Douglas McCurdy
Blazon
Sable a quarter Argent, overall a sword in bend Or enfiling on its point an antique crown Gules, all between a martlet volant in chief and a pheon fesswise in base Argent;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The black field, martlet, and sword enfiling a crown are elements found in other McCurdy arms. The white pheon possibly evokes the Silver Dart, the first powered, heavier-than-air machine to fly in Canada, of which Mr. McCurdy was the principal designer and pilot.
Crest of John Alexander Douglas McCurdy
Blazon
A dexter hand proper grasping a pheon fesswise Argent;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The white pheon possibly evokes the Silver Dart, the first powered, heavier-than-air machine to fly in Canada, of which Mr. McCurdy was the principal designer and pilot.
Motto of John Alexander Douglas McCurdy
Blazon
PRIMUS IN AERE;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase meaning “First in the air” evokes the exploits of Mr. McCurdy as an aviation pioneer.