Arms of William Peter Setchell
Arms of William Peter Setchell
Blazon
Argent issuant from a base barry wavy Azure and Argent a lymphad proper its sail Murrey its pennon and flags per fess Argent and Azure, on a chief embattled Azure two fleurs-de-lis Or;
Symbolism
The ship indicates that Mr. Setchell’s father, John Setchell (to whom the arms were originally granted), loved sailing. A ship also appears in the arms of Devon, his native county, and Exmouth, the town in which he lived for many years, and where William Setchell was born. The colour of the sail reflects the reddish tan colour with which Devon fishermen would dye their sails. The embattled division alludes to civil engineering and indicates that John Setchell was Garrison Engineer at Exeter for 12 years. The fleurs-de-lis represent sedge flowers and thus a possible origin of the name Setchell. They also mark John Setchell’s two periods of military service in France in the Second World War.
Crest of William Peter Setchell
Blazon
Issuant from the battlements of a demi-tower proper, a demi-lion Gules gorged with a wreath of maple leaves and supporting an aerial bomb Or charged with a bar gemel Azure;
Symbolism
The tower is taken from the crest of Exmouth and from the arms of Exeter, John Setchell’s birthplace. The lion represents John Setchell’s military career, and the aerial bomb is taken from the badge worn by the Royal Engineers Bomb Disposal unit during the Second World War, in which John Setchell served for over three years. The maple leaves indicate his residence in Canada.
Motto of William Peter Setchell
Blazon
REMIS VELISQUE;
Symbolism
The Latin phrase, meaning literally “With oars and sails” or “With might and main”, is a reference to the ship in the arms and to the idea of total commitment.
