Alexander Macrae

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Montréal, Quebec
Registration of Arms
March 15, 2023
Vol. VIII, p. 151

Arms of Alexander Macrae
Arms of Alexander Macrae
 
Arms of Alexander Macrae

Arms of Alexander Macrae

Blazon

Argent on a fess Azure between in chief two mullets and in base a lion rampant Gules, three beavers couchant Argent, all within a bordure Or and overall a three-point label Azure;

Symbolism

The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. The white shield with a blue stripe, two red stars and a red lion are elements often found in Macrae arms. The beavers allude to Mr. Macrae’s Canadian identity. The yellow border in Scottish heraldry indicates descent from a second son. The label indicates that Mr. Macrae is the heir to these arms.

Crest

Blazon

A hand vambraced proper holding a Lochaber axe bendwise sinister Gules;

Symbolism

The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. This crest is based on that of the chief of the Scottish Clan Macrae, a forearm grasping a sword.

Motto

Blazon

TEIM I BFIÚRTAR LE FADFULANG;

* The motto was originally DUL I BFIÚTAR FADFULANG. It was amended in the register of the Court of the Lord Lyon in 1967.

Symbolism

The Canadian Heraldic Authority does not have confirmed symbolism for this emblem. The following comments are hypotheses only. This phrase in Irish and Scottish Gaelic, meaning “I go worthily with full patience,” likely echoes the clan chief’s motto Fortitudine, or “With fortitude.”

 

Background

Canada Gazette Information

Since 2023, grants, registrations and approvals of heraldic emblems are no longer announced in the Canada Gazette.

Letters patent registering the heraldic emblems of Alexander Macrae

Additional Information

Creator(s)

Original concept of the Court of the Lord Lyon, Edinburgh.

Painter

Not applicable

Calligrapher

Not applicable

Recipient Type

Individual

Other Information

The recipient’s emblems were originally recorded in the records of the Court of the Lord Lyon, Edinburgh, Scotland, 12 July 1963.