Arms of Sarah Evlyn Florence Eaton (née McCrae)
Arms of Sarah Evlyn Florence Eaton (née McCrae)
Blazon
Argent on a cross Gules between 1st a maple leaf in autumnal tints proper and 4th a shamrock proper a lyre between two horseshoes in fess Or;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The maple leaf alludes to Lady Eaton’s Canadian birthplace, while the shamrock represents her parents’ Irish origins. The horseshoes symbolize Dame Eaton’s love of horses, while the red cross likely alludes to her longstanding involvement with the Canadian Red Cross. The lyre references the McCrea family’s shared interest in music.
Crest of Sarah Evlyn Florence Eaton (née McCrae)
Blazon
A demi-sun in splendour Or charged with a carpenter’s square chevronwise reversed Gules;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The carpenter’s square possibly refers to the fact that Lady Eaton’s father and one of her brothers were carpenters, while another brother was a famous miniatures woodcarver.
Motto of Sarah Evlyn Florence Eaton (née McCrae)
Blazon
WISDOM SERVICE AND TRUTH;
Symbolism
WISDOM SERVICE AND TRUTH.
