Arms of James Muir
Arms of James Muir
Blazon
Argent on a bar Azure between two bars Gules, that in chief charged with three bezants each surcharged with a maple leaf Vert, that in base charged with a salmon naiant Argent, three mullets Or;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The white background and blue horizontal stripe with three gold stars are common features of the arms of Muir families. The gold discs may allude to Mr. Muir’s avocation as a banker, while the maple leaf is a symbol of Canada. A salmon on a red background is also found in the arms of Peebles, Scotland, Mr. Muir’s birthplace.
Crest of James Muir
Blazon
A dexter cubit arm vested Azure doubled Or, the hand proper grasping a bezant, all between a sprig of maple leaves Gules and a thistle slipped and leaved proper;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The gold disc repeats the symbolism of the Arms. The maple leaves and thistle represent Canada and Scotland respectively, Mr. Muir’s countries of residence and of origin.
Motto of James Muir
Blazon
CRUDELITER INSTO;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “I fiercely insist.”