Arms of Charles Douglas Stewart
Arms of Charles Douglas Stewart
Blazon
Or a fess engrailed chequy Azure and Argent surmounting three arrows points downwards Gules flighted Vert, all within a bordure Azure charged with three crescents Or;
Symbolism
The yellow shield with the blue and white chequerboard central stripe is a traditional element of the arms of the Scottish Clan Stewart. The border and crescents are marks of cadency.
Crest of Charles Douglas Stewart
Blazon
A pelican in her piety proper nested Argent embellished Gules and Vert;
Symbolism
This crest used by many members of Clan Stewart is based on the badge of the earls of Galloway, the principal branch of the clan.
Motto of Charles Douglas Stewart
Blazon
VIRESCIT VULNERE;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase meaning “It flourishes from a wound” is an abridged version of the Clan Stewart chief’s motto, Virescit vulnere virtus, meaning “Courage flourishes from a wound.”
