Arms of Douglas Oswald Forrest
Arms of Douglas Oswald Forrest
Blazon
Argent on a fess Gules between in chief three oak trees eradicated Vert fructed Or and in base a cross-crosslet Vert, two acorns Or slipped and leaved Vert, 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 oak trees are a canting reference to Mr. Forrest’s surname. These are likely inspired by the three oak trees found in the arms of the Forrest baronets of Edinburgh. The gold border is a Scottish method of differencing for a second branch of the family.
Crest of Douglas Oswald Forrest
Blazon
A sinister cubit arm attired Gules aversant and gauntleted proper holding a sprig of oak Vert fructed Or;
Symbolism
The oak sprig echoes the reference to the Forrest surname in the Arms.
Motto of Douglas Oswald Forrest
Blazon
DO IT WELL;
* The motto originally included in the grant was FAIS LE BIEN. This was amended in 1984.
* The motto originally included in the grant was FAIS LE BIEN. This was amended in 1984.
Symbolism
DO IT WELL.