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The
Reverend Canon
Crawford Sasser,
Sr. MA, MTh
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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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