Arms of John Stephen Carbone
Blazon
Per saltire Argent and lozengy Sable and Argent a rod of Aesculapius Gules;
Symbolism
The black diamond-shapes represent coal (carbone in Italian) and thus the surname of Dr. Carbone. The X-shape suggests an hour glass and, with the diamonds, represents the accomplishments and pressures of labour and time required in Dr. Carbone’s work as both a physician and an attorney-at-law. The rod of Aesculapius represents the field of medicine.
Crest of John Stephen Carbone
Blazon
A beaver sejant affronty Sable holding in its dexter paw a sprig of two thistles and in its sinister paw a quill pen Argent;
Symbolism
The beaver alludes to Canada. The thistles represent Dr. Carbone’s Scottish interests. The quill pen represents his authorship on medical and legal issues.
Motto of John Stephen Carbone
Blazon
PERSEVERANZA;
Symbolism
This Latin word means “Perseverance”.