Arms of Linda Mary Alice Thom
Arms of Linda Mary Alice Thom
Blazon
Azure four sport pistols in cross between four culinary whisks in saltire, the grips inwards Or;
Symbolism
The sport pistols and culinary whisks celebrate Mrs. Thom’s Olympic victory and long involvement with competition shooting as well as her talents as a chef and teacher of cuisine. Blue, gold and red are her favourite colours.
Crest of Linda Mary Alice Thom
Blazon
Issuant from a circlet Gules charged with chevrons Argent the upper edge set alternately with maples leaves and towers Gules, a horse's head Argent crined Or gorged with a silken cord Azure;
Symbolism
The red maple leaf coronet represents Canada, with the towers as a Malcolm emblem to refer to Mrs. Thom’s family name. The chevrons are an important element found in Scottish arms granted to those with the surname Thom. The horse’s head recalls Mrs. Thom’s affection for riding, and the silk cord represents her mastery of Cordon Bleu cooking.
Motto of Linda Mary Alice Thom
Blazon
SHOOT STRAIGHT;
Symbolism
This represents her achievement in sports and expresses Mrs. Thom’s own philosophy and style.
