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Frederick Innes Ker

Dundas, Ontario
Registration of Arms
November 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 238

Arms of Frederick Innes Ker

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Blazon

Arms

Vert on a chevron between in chief two unicorn’s heads erased Argent armed and crined Or and in base a cubit arm in armour proper grasping a Passion cross Or, three mullets Sable;

Crest

A unicorn’s head erased Argent armed and crined Or;

Motto

PRO CHRISTO ET PATRIA;


Symbolism

Arms

These arms have long been used by Mr. Ker’s family. An inverted “V” bearing three stars is a common feature in the arms of persons bearing the surname Ker.

Crest

A unicorn’s head is a common feature in crests of persons bearing the surname Ker.

Motto

This Latin expression means “For Christ and country.”