Arms of Kenneth James Doig
Arms of Kenneth James Doig
Blazon
Gules on a chevron Argent between in chief two cinquefoils Ermine pierced of the field and in base a sword Argent hilted and pommelled Or, a mullet Vert, on a chief Argent an open boat therein a steersman and two mariners the latter with their paddles in action proper issuant from barry wavy Azure and Argent;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. A white chevron, two cinquefoils and a sword on a red background are common to the arms of individuals bearing the surname Doig or Doeg. The boat with the mariners is likely based on the seal of the burgh of Kilrenny in Scotland, the location of the fishing village of Cellardyke, which was the home of Mr. Doig’s great-grandfather, a fisherman. The star is a Scottish method of differencing.
Crest
Blazon
A hand holding a thistle slipped proper;
Symbolism
A hand holding a thistle is common to the crests of individuals bearing the surname Doig or Doeg.
Motto
Blazon
MALO MORI QUAM FOEDARI;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “Death rather than dishonour.”