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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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