Arms of William Motherwell of Muirmill and Rawyards
Arms of William Motherwell of Muirmill and Rawyards
Blazon
Per pale Or and Sable a millrind between a crescent in chief and in base all counterchanged and a fountain in each flank;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The heraldic fountains (or wells) refer to the one found in the 1930 arms of the Scottish burgh of Motherwell and Wishaw, a canting reference to a well dedicated to the Virgin Mary there. The millrind likely alludes to Mr. Motherwell’s maternal grandfather, who was a grain merchant, as well as his own role as the founding manager of a heavy farm machinery company.
Crest of William Motherwell of Muirmill and Rawyards
Blazon
A crescent per pale Sable and Or;
Symbolism
Not available.
Motto of William Motherwell of Muirmill and Rawyards
Blazon
EFFULGEAM;
Symbolism
This Latin expression means “May I shine.”