Arms of Walter Von Schoenhausen
Arms of Walter Von Schoenhausen
Blazon
Gules masoned Argent thereon issuant from base a rose bush proper flowered Argent barbed Vert seeded Or on a chief embattled Argent a coronet erablé Gules;
Symbolism
Red and white are the colours of Canada and Austria. The rose bush climbing the masoned wall refers to the name Schoenhausen, which means “beautiful house”. The wall is taken from the arms of the city of Innsbruck, Austria, the home of Mr. Von Schoenhausen’s ancestors, and the maple leaf coronet indicates his service to Canada.
Crest of Walter von Schoenhausen
Blazon
A griffin sejant Gules beak legs and hind parts Argent the dexter talon resting on an anchor also Argent;
Symbolism
The griffin alludes to the German state of Baden. The anchor refers to Mr. Von Schoenhausen’s work in the naval service.
Motto of Walter von Schoenhausen
Blazon
PAX ET NOBILITAS;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means "Peace and nobility".
