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Max Douglas Stewart

Edmonton, Alberta
Registration of Arms
January 15, 2021
Vol. VII, p. 318

Arms of Max Douglas Stewart

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Blazon

Arms

Or a fess dancetty chequy Azure and Argent between in chief two pallets Vert, the dexter charged with an ear of wheat Or, between three millrinds, and in base a stag’s head caboshed Gules;

Crest

A cubit arm proper vested Azure holding a torteau charged with a bezant;

Motto

HAUD SATIS EST SUPERESSE;


Symbolism

Arms

The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The blue and white chequered stripe on a gold background is a common feature of the arms of Stewart families. The jagged lines may symbolize the Rockies, near Dr. Stewart’s place of residence in Alberta. The wheat and millrinds likely allude to his family’s agricultural heritage. The stag’s head is a feature of Thompson coats of arms and thus honours his paternal grandmother.

Crest

The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The gold disk may refer to his career in economics.

Motto

This Latin phrase means “It does not suffice to survive.”