coat of arms of Sir John Menteith of Ruskie and Knapdale (c. 1275 – c. 1329) a Scottish nobleman during the Wars of Scottish Independence, younger son of Walter Bailloch Stewart, and Mary, Countess of Menteith, the daughter of Muireadhach II Earl of Menteith. John possessed the land of Ruskie in Stirlingshire. Arms are a difference of Stewart. He is known for his capture of Sir William Wallace in 1305 and later joined with King Robert I of Scotland and received large land grants in Knapdale and Kintyre for his service. Blazon: or, a bend chequé sable and argent (from Wappenwiki).
Own work This file was derived from: Arms of Henry Stewart, 1st Lord Methven.svg
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