Arms of Marco Terwiel
Arms of Marco Terwiel
Blazon
Per chevron Argent and Sable, in chief a Maltese cross and an amphora with handles of chain links Gules, in base a gavel Or entwined by a snake Vert;
Symbolism
The black and white colours are those of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, of which Dr. Terwiel has served as National Commissioner. This symbolism is reinforced by the Maltese Cross. The rod of Aesculapius indicates his medical profession, while the gavel attached at the top alludes to his past service as President of the College of Family Physicians of Canada. The amphora is taken from the arms of Vlissingen in the Netherlands, the city of his ancestors.
Crest of Marco Terwiel
Blazon
Issuant from a coronet the upper rim set with Maltese crosses Gules, a demi lion Or holding in its dexter paw a sword Gules;
Symbolism
The lion holding a sword is based on the main symbol found in the arms of the Netherlands, with the coronet of Maltese crosses as a further reference to his work with the St. John Ambulance Brigade and the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem.
Motto of Marco Terwiel
Blazon
REASON AND COMPASSION;
Symbolism
This expresses a family and personal approach to life.
