Colophon

The large capital R with bar: This represents my initials, RAD. The R is obvious. The A is formed by the two legs and the bar. The D is formed by the upper part of the R.
The Roman numeral II inside the bar: This represents the suffix to my name, 2nd (which is the way it appears on my birth certificate)
The pointed cross: This heraldic device, a cross crosslet fitchy, is from the SANDS arms, my paternal grandmother's line. Cross crosslet fitchy: A combination of cross and sword; unshakable faith
See: Parker.
The "wavy-armed star": Another heraldic device, an estoile, from the STARR arms, my maternal grandmother's line. Estoile: Celestial goodness; noble person
See: Parker.
The knotted column: Representing my Celtic roots.
My name in script: This typeface is called Black Chancery. A chancery is a public records office. This represents my interest in genealogy.
The geometric designs forming the large letter: This represents my technical and scientific training. These designs are part of the R in the Davinci font.

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