Arms of John David Watson
Arms of John David Watson
Blazon
Argent on a chevron Azure between three martlets Sable, three garbs Or;
Symbolism
The white shield, blue chevron and black martlets are features of other Watson arms from Ireland. The wheat represents the Canadian prairies, where Dr. Watson has lived throughout his life.
Crest of John David Watson
Blazon
A griffin passant Argent membered beaked and gorged with a ducal coronet Or grasping in his dexter claw a rod Azure entwined by a serpent Or;
Symbolism
Griffin heads gorged with ducal coronets are frequently used as Watson crests; here, a full griffin is shown supporting the rod of Aesculapius, a mark of Dr. Watson’s vocation as a doctor of medicine.
Motto of John David Watson
Blazon
MINISTRO;
Symbolism
MINISTRO which means “I serve.”
