Arms of John Baxter Allan
Arms of John Baxter Allan
Blazon
Per bend indented Argent and Gules, two mullets reversed in fess counterchanged, in chief a boar’s head erased Sable langued Gules armed Or, in base a gurges Vert and Argent, all within a bordure Or;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The white and red shield divided by an indented diagonal line as well as the stars are found in other Scottish Allan coats of arms. The gold border is a Scottish method of differencing that indicates that Colonel Allan’s father was a second son.
Crest of John Baxter Allan
Blazon
A gurges Vert and Argent between two wings elevated and addorsed, the dexter per fess indented Gules and Argent, the sinister per fess indented Argent and Gules;
Symbolism
Not available.
Motto of John Baxter Allan
Blazon
LUCEO ET TERREO;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase, which means “I shine and I instill fear,” is a traditional Allan motto.