Arms of Donald Claude MacDonald of Sanda
Arms of Donald Claude MacDonald of Sanda
Blazon
Quarterly, 1st Argent a lion rampant Gules, 2nd Or a dexter hand couped fesswise proper holding a cross-crosslet fitché Gules, 3rd Or a lymphad sails furled oars elevated in saltire Sable flagged Gules, 4th per fess wavy Azure and Vert a salmon naiant proper;
Symbolism
The four quarters form the Scottish arms of Macdonald, with the fourth quarter differenced.
Crest of Donald Claude MacDonald of Sanda
Blazon
A dexter cubit arm in armour embowed, the hand apaumé holding a dagger proper, point in base;
Symbolism
The forearm in armour is found in other Macdonald crests.
Motto of Donald Claude MacDonald of Sanda
Blazon
AIR MUIR ’S AIR TÌR;
Symbolism
This Scots Gaelic phrase means “On sea and on land.”