Arms of Eric Messier
Arms of Eric Messier
Blazon
Azure two swords in saltire Argent hilts and pommels Or between three fleurs-de-lis one and two and in base two bars wavy Or;
Symbolism
The golden wavy stripes represent a windswept field of wheat, and the swords allude to the act of protecting. Together, they are a canting reference to the name Messier, which comes from the Latin word for “harvest,” and which was probably first borne by people hired to watch over crops. The blue background and golden fleurs-de-lis mark the French origins of Mr. Messier’s family.
Crest of Eric Messier
Blazon
A lion passant guardant Or charged on the shoulder with a fleur-de-lis and holding in the forepaw a rod of Aesculapius Azure its serpent Or;
Symbolism
The lion symbolizes ardour. The rod of Aesculapius refers to the fact that Mr. Messier’s father was a physician. The fleur-de-lis repeats the symbolism of the Arms.
Motto of Eric Messier
Blazon
IN ARDUIS PROTEGERE;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “To protect in difficult circumstances.”
