The Ogston Family Coat of Arms can be found on many sites selling family history products and souvenirs, etc. Sometimes this is displayed incorrectly or missing components. The images displayed in this article have either been created from the earliest description of the coat of arms that have been awarded to various members of the Ogston family or taken directly from authoritative books on the subject of family armorials, etc. Versions of the Ogston Coat of Arms have been around since at least the 1400's and has been described as follows:
Ogston (that Ilk, CO. Aberdeen). Ar. three mascles sa. on
a chief of the second two lions pass, (another, ramp.) of the
field.
Ogstoun (Fettercairn, co. Kincardine; the heiress m. 1479,
Douglas, of Tilquhilly). Ar. three mascles sa. on a chief
of the second as many lions pass, guard, of the first.
Ogston (Ardoe, co. Aberdeen, 1876). Ar. three mascles sa.
on a chief of the second two Uons pass, of the field. Crest —
A Uon pass. ar. Motto — Vietanime.
Ogston (Norwood, co. Aberdeen, 1876). As the last with a
crescent ar. in middle chief for diff. Same Crest and
Motto.
Ogston (Dr. Francis, Aberdeen, 1876). As Ogston of Ardoe,
within a bordure gu. Same Crest and Motto.
The Ogston Motto 'Vi et Animo'
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Vi et animo
Motto Translation: By strength and courage.
Information on the various Ogston Coat of Arms can be found in the following books: