Arms of Donald Roderick Cameron
Arms of Donald Roderick Cameron
Blazon
Gules three bars, in base a starfish with a heart between its lower rays Or, on a chief Azure a stag’s head caboshed Or between two spur rowels Argent, all within a bordure Or and debruised of a three-point label Gules;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The gold stripes on red are commonly used in the arms of Cameron families. The stag’s head is taken from Mackenzie coats of arms as a reference to Mr. Cameron’s great-grandmother, who was a Mackenzie. The Arms were those granted to Mr. Cameron’s grandfather, Major-General Donald Roderick Cameron. The gold border indicates that the Major-General was a second son, while the label demonstrates that Mr. Cameron was his heir.
Crest of Donald Roderick Cameron
Blazon
A dexter arm in armour embowed grasping a dagger proper;
Symbolism
The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. An arm clad in armour wielding a dagger is a crest used by other Cameron families.
Motto of Donald Roderick Cameron
Blazon
PRO REGE ET PATRIA;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase, meaning “For king and country,” has long been associated with the Cameron clan.