Arms of William Joseph Lawson
Arms of William Joseph Lawson
Blazon
Argent a saltire, on a chief Sable an estoile between two garbs Or;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. White and black along with gold garbs are occasionally found in the arms of families bearing the name of Lawson.
Crest of William Joseph Lawson
Blazon
A lion rampant holding a level Sable its plumb Or, all in front of a rising sun Or;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The level and plumb symbolize justice and uprightness, and thus represent BGen. Lawson’s career as a judge advocate general in the Canadian Army. The rising sun is a common feature of the crest of Lawson families of Great Britain.
Motto of William Joseph Lawson
Blazon
TRUE;
Symbolism
This word recalls the importance of truthfulness and sincerity in the judicial process. It also ties in with the level and plumb in the Crest because an accurate reading is said to be “true.”
