The three main variations on the crest in the Stratford coats of arms. 1) a Dexter arm in Armour embowed proper holding in the hand a scimitar Ar. Pommel and Hilt Ar. 2) a Dexter arm embowed, habited Ar, holding a scimitar Or, cuffed Gules. 3) an Arm in armour proper, grasping a scimitar Or.