Arms of John Malcolm MacFarlane
Arms of John Malcolm MacFarlane
Blazon
Argent a saltire engrailed cantoned between four roses Gules, on a chief Azure two anchors Or;
Symbolism
The blue horizontal stripe is a difference applied to the full arms of the chief of Clan MacFarlane to indicate Mr. MacFarlane’s descent from a previous chief. It represents the ocean, while the two anchors, symbolizing hope, evoke his grandfather and father, and their service in the naval forces of Great Britain and Canada.
Crest of John Malcolm MacFarlane
Blazon
A demi-wild man brandishing in his dexter hand a broadsword proper and holding in his sinister hand an anchor Or;
Symbolism
The Crest is similar to that of the chief of Clan MacFarlane, in which a man holds a sword and is pointing to a royal crown. His attitude evokes the motto of the clan chief, “This I’ll defend.” The anchor represents Mr. MacFarlane, and repeats the idea of hope.
Motto de John Malcolm MacFarlane
Blazon
HOPE I HAVE AS AN ANCHOR, SURE AND STEADFAST;
Symbolism
This phrase alludes to the anchors in the arms and crest.
