Arms of Zachary Macaulay Hamilton
Arms of Zachary Macaulay Hamilton
Blazon
Gules three barrulets Or surmounted by a maple leaf proper between three cinquefoils, on a chief Argent a longship oars in action Sable its sail and pennon Gules;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. These Arms are based on those of the chief of the Scottish Clan Hamilton, who holds the titles of Duke of Hamilton and Earl of Arran. The three white five-petalled flowers on a red background are taken from the arms of the Dukes of Hamilton, while a black ship on a white background is used by the Earls of Arran. The maple leaf denotes that Lieutenant-Colonel Hamilton is Canadian. The three horizontal bars possibly allude to the rank insignia of a lieutenant-colonel.
Crest of Zachary Macaulay Hamilton
Blazon
A maple tree enfiling a frame saw proper;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. This crest is based on that of the chief of the Clan Hamilton, which consists of an oak tree, a saw and a ducal coronet. The oak is replaced here by a maple tree, alluding to LCol Hamilton’s Canadian nationality.
Motto of Zachary Macaulay Hamilton
Blazon
SAIL THROUGH;
Symbolism
This is a variation of the motto of the chief of the Clan Hamilton, “Through,” with an allusion to the ship in the Arms.