Blazon:
Arms: Vert three chevronells Or between in chief two Teutonic crosses of the Same and in base a book Proper.
Crest: A demi moor crowned and robed Proper holding in his dexter hand close a closed book Gules and in sinister a sword raised Proper.
Motto: Illuminez Par La Presence
Standard: Vert in hoist the aforementioned arms, divided of three compartments by two bands bearing the motto “Illuminez Par La Presence” 1st on a torse Vert and Or A demi moor crowned and robed Proper holding in his dexter hand close a closed book Gules and in sinister a sword raised Proper, 2nd A closed book Gules bearing a Teutonic cross Or and capped with a crown of the Same, and 3rd A demi moor crowned and robed Proper holding in his dexter hand close a closed book Gules and in sinister a sword raised Proper encircled with motto.
Design Rationale:
(Arms) The three chevronells are symbolic of the Noncommissioned Officer ranks around the world. The armiger is a senior Noncommissioned Officer in the U.S. Army. The Teutonic Crosses are in tribute to his German ancestry and Knighthoods held. The open book is symbolic of knowledge and ancient religious text symbolic of the Holy Bible and Glorious Quran, and text of the Buddhist, Hindu, and Kabbalist faiths. (Badge) The crown is in tribute of ancient African Kings whose empires and kingdoms bought knowledge and riches to the world and the Hamites, descendants of Ham. The book is symbolic of knowledge and ancient religious text symbolic of the Holy Bible and Glorious Quran, and text of the Buddhist, Hindu, and Kabbalist faiths. The Teutonic Cross is in tribute to his German ancestry and Knighthoods held and reminds us to stand ready to defend that which is worthy. (Crest) The demi Moor crowned and robed proper is symbolic of the African Kings whose empires and kingdoms bought knowledge and riches to the world and the Hamites, descendants of Ham. It is also symbolic of the armiger’s ancestry which traces back to the Mali Empire. In the Moor’s hand is a book representing the knowledge and ancient religious text symbolic of the Holy Bible and Glorious Quran, and text of the Buddhist, Hindu, and Kabbalist faiths. In his other hand is the sword raised representing defense of ancestry, legacy, history, and truth.
Other Registration(s):
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International Society of Commoners Heraldry, 17 January, 2023, Registration No.: 2023372
Other Interpretations of the Blazon:
Other Items & Honors
 | Badge: The Armiger's Badge as designed by Allen Crawford of Clan Crawford Association Armorial. The crown is in tribute of ancient African Kings whose empires and kingdoms bought knowledge and riches to the world and the Hamites, descendants of Ham. The book is symbolic of knowledge and ancient religious text symbolic of the Holy Bible and Glorious Quran, and text of the Buddhist, Hindu, and Kabbalist faiths. The Teutonic Cross is in tribute to his German ancestry and Knighthoods held and reminds us to stand ready to defend that which is worthy. |
 | Personal Tartan: Registered 20 April 2021: Registration No.:13129, the Scottish Register of Tartans. The Tony Williams & Family tartan was designed to embrace the rich history and legacy of the family. The colours chosen are intended to represent specific meanings for the family: black represents unity; white represents purity; yellow represents royalty; red represents bravery, hardiness, and service; blue represents their Scottish ancestry; green represents their Irish ancestry and dark green represents military service. |
 | Royal Order of the Golden Leopard: On 11 January 2023, the armiger was appointed as, and bestowed the title and honor of, Knight Commander 1 of the Royal Order of the Golden Leopard by HRH Okofrobour Abadio II of Akyem Hwidiem, Asante, Ghana. |
 | Royal Order of the Golden Fire Dog: On 11 January 2023, the armiger was appointed as, and bestowed the title and honor of, Knight Commander 1 of the Royal Order of the Golden Fire Dog by Oheneba Nana Kwame Obeng II, Chief of the Royal House of Sefwi Obeng-Mim. |
Notes & References
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Award has been verified by Brevet.