Arms of Gilbert John Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound
Arms of Gilbert John Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound
Blazon
Quarterly, 1st and 4th grand quarters quarterly, 1st and 4th Argent a hunting horn sable stringed and in dexter chief a crescent Gules, on a chief wavy Azure three mullets Argent, 2nd and 3rd Azure a chevron Argent between three fleurs-de-lis Or; 2nd and 3rd grand quarters Gules on a bend engrailed Or a baton Azure within a bordure Vair; a chief Argent charged with a Moor’s head proper;
The Arms are shown ensigned by the coronet of an earl;
The Arms are shown ensigned by the coronet of an earl;
Symbolism
These are the arms of the earls of Minto. The quarters with the hunting horns are the arms of Murray of Melgund, while the quarters with the fleurs-de-lis are those of Kynynmound. The quarters with the red field are the arms of Elliot of Minto. The chief is an augmentation of the arms of Corsica, in reference to the 1st Earl of Minto, who was viceroy of the Anglo-Corsican Kingdom in the 1790s.
Crest of Gilbert John Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound
Blazon
A dexter arm embowed holding a dart and issuant from clouds proper;
Symbolism
This is the crest of the earls of Minto.
Motto of Gilbert John Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound
Blazon
NON EGET ARCU;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “He does not need a bow.” It is a traditional motto of the earls of Minto and refers to the hand holding the arrow in the Crest.
Motto of Gilbert John Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound
Blazon
SUAVITER ET FORTITER;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “Mildly and firmly.” It is a traditional motto of the earls of Minto.
Supporters of Gilbert John Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound
Blazon
Dexter an Indian sheep sinister a fawn, both standing on a grassy mount proper;
Symbolism
These are the supporters of the earls of Minto. The Indian sheep is likely a reference to the service of the first earl as Governor General of India (1807-1813).
