Arms of the Reverend Alexander Aitken Rattray
Arms of the Reverend Alexander Aitken Rattray
Blazon
Per fess Azure and Or in chief three cross-crosslets fitché Or and in base a bush proper flowered Azure between two mason’s trowels palewise proper;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The three gold crosses on a blue field come from the coat of arms of the Chief of the Clan Rattray. The bush is a symbol of the Presbyterian Church, in which Mr. Rattray was a minister. The trowels may refer to his father, who was a mason.
Crest of the Reverend Alexander Aitken Rattray
Blazon
A mullet Or surmounted by a heart Gules enflamed, all within a wreath of leaves proper flowered Azure;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The red flaming heart and gold star are taken from the crest of the Chief of the Clan Rattray, but with the heart placed on the star instead of above it, and within a wreath, which relates to the bush in the Arms.
Motto of the Reverend Alexander Aitken Rattray
Blazon
ENCORE UN PAS;
Symbolism
This French phrase means “One more step.”
