Arms of Victor Vilmont
Arms of Victor Vilmont
Blazon
Argent a vol Sable issuant from a cross fretty Or and charged on each wing with three mullets Argent, on a chief Sable a Celtic knot Or;
Symbolism
The wings and the stars are taken from the crest of a coat of arms in the family’s heritage from the 18th century. The wings also form the letter V for the name Vilmont. The fretted cross and knotwork pattern represent family unity.
Crest of Victor Vilmont
Blazon
A horse salient seated thereon a knight in armour Sable plumed and cloaked Argent holding in the dexter hand a lance Sable flying therefrom a pennant of two points Argent charged with a cross fretty Sable and bearing on the sinister arm an escutcheon Argent charged with a cross Gules, all issuant from a coronet of maple leaves and Maltese crosses Or;
Symbolism
The knight symbolizes strength, power and fierce determination to succeed and conquer obstacles. The shield held by the knight features the cross of St. George, the patron saint of many European countries where family ancestors lived for generations. The fretted cross on the pennant connects to the arms design.
Motto of Victor Vilmont
Blazon
NUMQUAM RESPICERE NUMQUAM DESIDERARE;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase, meaning “Never look back, never regret,” signifies the Vilmont family’s belief that one should not be bound by the past.
