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The Reverend Canon Crawford
Sasser, Sr. MA, MTh (Oxon). |
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Registered: The International
Register of Arms, 29th May 2006. Registration No. 0045.
Arms: Azure, an oak tree eradicated
between two flaunches Or, each charged with an escallop Azure.
Crest: Upon a rock proper, a
sphinx couchant Or, supporting with the dexter forepaw, a passion
cross Gules.
Motto: Deo Volente Serviam
Grant:
College of Arms, July 2005 |
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The Arms as granted are
made up of elements that represent important events and
accomplishments in the armiger's life. The oak tree is symbolic of the
ancient beginnings of his family in America having come to Virginia
and Maryland in the 17th century. The scallop shells stand for the
armiger's date of birth on 25th July the Feast of St. James and for
the fact that he was Archdeacon of a part of the Diocese in Europe
which covered the Shrine of St. James of Campostella.
The rock, the Rock of
Gibraltar, in the crest is symbolic of his service as Archdeacon of
Gibraltar. The Sphinx indicates a 30 year career as an Army
Intelligence officer. The cross reminds the observer that the armiger
is a Christian who gave part of his time to a ministry of support to
Army Chaplains. The Cross of Malta, pendant below the shield, is to
signify his membership as a Serving Brother in the Most Venerable
Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem.
The armiger retired
from active US Army service in the rank of Colonel. |
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