Arms of Eric Robert James Nisbet-Brown
Arms of Eric Robert James Nisbet-Brown
Blazon
Purpure a tree eradicated composed per pale to the dexter of a sugar maple and to the sinister of an apple tree fructed all Copper;
Symbolism
The tree alludes to the tree of knowledge in reference to Dr. Nisbet-Brown’s background as a doctor of philosophy, as well as to the tree of life in reference to his role as an educator in the field of medicine. The conjoined maple and apple trees refers to the Canadian and American colonial ancestry of Dr. and Mrs. Nisbet-Brown’s families. The apple also signifies intellect and thirst for knowledge.
Crest of Eric Robert James Nisbet-Brown
Blazon
A lion passant queue fourchée Copper collared Purpure;
Symbolism
The lion passant has been used as a crest by Dr. Nisbet-Brown’s family. Here it is made unique to him through the colours, the collar and the forked tail.
Motto of Eric Robert James Nisbet-Brown
Blazon
SPEM FIDES ALIT. This Latin phrase means "Faith nourishes hopes".
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “Faith nourishes hope.”
