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James Wheeler Hammontree
Registration number 20100318B
This certifies that the heraldic arms of James Wheeler Hammontree are registered as an original design and are described by the blazon below
Arms: Vert, on a tree eradicated Argent three gutes d'sang arranged two on the boughs and one on the trunk, on a base wavy Argent two barrulets wavy Azure.
Crest: On a wreath Argent and Vert a demi new-world porcupine Sable quilled Argent grasping in both paws a Rod of Aesculapius Argent the serpent Vert.
Motto: Omnia Moderata Sint -- In all things moderation
Design rationale
The tree is a cant on the bearer's name. The three droplets represent the three lines of the Hammontree family and the water represents the unknown European origin of the family. There is also religious symbolism in the charges representing the the crucifixion. The rod of Aesculapius represents the bearer's profession while the porcupine represents a peaceful demeanor that will violently defend itself and loved ones if threatened.
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