Arms of David Macdonald Stewart
Arms of David Macdonald Stewart
Blazon
Or a fess chequy Azure and Argent between in chief a heart voided of the field between two cross-crosslets fitché Gules and in base a tobacco leaf proper, all within a bordure Gules;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The chequered blue and white pattern set on a yellow background is frequently found in the arms of members of the Scottish clan Stewart, while this type of cross is taken from the badge of Clan Donald, to which the Macdonalds belong. The tobacco leaf represents Mr. Stewart’s position as president of Macdonald Tobacco Inc., while the heart was a longstanding emblem of the tobacco sold by the company.
Crest of David Macdonald Stewart
Blazon
A demi-Himalayan cat holding a tobacco leaf proper;
Symbolism
The Himalayan cat represents Mr. Stewart’s favourite pet, Tadja. The tobacco leaf repeats the symbolism of the Arms.
Motto of David Macdonald Stewart
Blazon
ANIMUS ADVERSUS ADVERSA;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. This Latin expression roughly translates to “Animosity is against contraries.”