Arms of John David Smart
Arms of John David Smart
Blazon
Argent on a chevron between in chief two pheons Sable and in base a rose Gules barbed and seeded Vert, a crescent Or, all within a bordure wavy Gules;
Symbolism
The black chevron and arrowheads on a white background are commonly used by persons bearing the surname Smart in Scotland. The rose is common to arms of Scottish families named Napier, Lennox and Montrose, from whom Mr. Smart is descended. The crescent and border are marks of differencing.
Crest of John David Smart
Blazon
A cubit arm vested Gules cuffed Argent the hand proper holding a dart fesswise Sable;
Symbolism
A hand holding a dart has been used as a crest by other Scottish armigers named Smart. The sleeve is a distinguishing mark for this branch of the family.
Motto of John David Smart
Blazon
ETTLE WEEL;
Symbolism
This Scots expression means “Aim well” and is a motto used by persons bearing the surname Smart. It relates to the arrow in the Crest.