MoR: Thank you! It was an interesting design process. I, like most novices, began with a "lucky charms" approach, but was quickly educated by the members of the AHS. (If anyone is interested in the development of this achievement from start to finish, you can check out this thread at the Amercian Heraldry Society website: http://www.americanheraldry.org/foru...ead.php?t=2797
The heraldic artist for this particular emblazonment was Mr. Barrie Burr of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

JSFMACLJR: MoR is quite correct concerning the crest and helmet. Since I am a Navy vet, I couldn't exactly go the "pacifist clergy" route, so I do indeed use a helmet in my achievement. As far as the symbolism of my crest, it is my intent that my three children will each inherit my shield and motto...it will then be up to them to each adopt a crest and badge of their own. (My "Americanized" version of differencing.)

WEREWOLVES: You really should show them a picture of your arms in tattoo form!