Arms of Gregory Winston Stone
Arms of Gregory Winston Stone
Blazon
Gules a coronet flory between three pierced cinquefoils Or, a chief chequy Azure and Argent;
Symbolism
Red is the colour of the Canadian Army. Gold is the facing colour of the uniforms of the Calgary Highlanders, a regiment which Dr. Stone has worked with as a civilian. The gold open crown is taken from the arms of the University of Oxford, where Dr. Stone studied. The cinquefoils are features of gothic architecture of cathedrals and monasteries in the United Kingdom that hold the remains of some members of his family. The chessboard pattern symbolizes the role of strategy in his career and studies.
Crest of Gregory Winston Stone
Blazon
A horse’s head couped Gules on a stone base proper;
Symbolism
The horse symbolizes Dr. Stone’s family’s longstanding affection for horses and their engagement in equestrian pursuits. Its depiction alludes to a chess knight and repeats the idea of the interplay of strategy and action from the Arms. As a chess piece which has a military origin, the knight also symbolizes Dr. Stone’s support of the military. The base made of stone presents a canting reference to his surname.
Motto of Gregory Winston Stone
Blazon
ACTION BEST BECOMES THE BEST;
Symbolism
This phrase is a line in a 17th-century poem by Samuel Daniel, in which the verb “becomes’” means “it looks good on you.” For Mr. Stone, it advocates the importance of taking action. This connects to the chess theme found in the Arms and Crest, a game in which each move is taken with the intention of achieving a particular strategic objective.
