Arms of David Vernon Steeves
Arms of David Vernon Steeves
Blazon
Gules a cross Azure fimbriated Or charged with a portcullis, all between in the first and fourth quarters a lion's face and in the second and third quarters a stag's head caboshed Or;
Symbolism
The design refers to Mr. Steeves’ career as a customs officer and his family heritage. Blue and gold have long been associated with the customs service, as has the portcullis. The lions’ heads represent his English ancestral heritage, and the stags’ heads refer to the arms of Württemberg and thus to his German heritage.
Crest of David Vernon Steeves
Blazon
Issuant from a coronet of maple leaves and tryzubs Or, a demi-eagle displayed Azure each wing charged with a fleur-de-lis Or;
Symbolism
The maple leaves represent service to Canada. The tryzubs and fleurs-de-lis refer to other parts of family heritage. Mr. Steeves’ own spirit is symbolized by the eagle.
Motto of David Vernon Steeves
Blazon
HONOUR IN SERVICE;
Symbolism
HONOUR IN SERVICE expresses an important aspect of Mr. Steeves’ personal philosophy.
