Recently my dad brought home an old, hand-tooled family coat of arms.
I've done a bit of googling and I think I've found the meanings, but because it is an artist's interpretation it is a bit hard to tell what is what. I was hoping some of you could either confirm/deny what I have already found out on my own.
Motto: Vincere Vel Mori - To conquer or die
Crest: Battle Axe - Execution of military duty
Wheat Ears (?) - Faithful
Right side leaf? - ?
Helmet: Strength, protection, invulnerability
Background, Oak Leaves (?) - Great age and strength, heroism and victory.
Seals/Sea Lions - Dauntless courage at sea
Shield:
Lion - Bravery, strength, valour
Lighthouse (that triangle-y thing in the top right, according to family) - one who is watchful and who signals coming danger
Crosslet Fitchee - A combination of cross and sword; unshakeable faith.
Hand - Pledge of faith, sincerity and justice.
Ship: Ancient sea voyages.
That's what I found out tonight; if anyone knows something I don't, please let me know, I would be interested to find out more!
Recently my dad brought home an old, hand-tooled family coat of arms. I've done a bit of googling and I think I've found the meanings, but because it is an artist's interpretation it is a bit hard to tell what is what. I was hoping some of you could either confirm/deny what I have already found out on my own.
Wheat Ears (?) - Faithful
Right side leaf? - ?
Shield:
Hand - Pledge of faith, sincerity and justice.
That's what I found out tonight; if anyone knows something I don't, please let me know, I would be interested to find out more!
Or your family were in the seal fur trade at the time of the creation of this coat of arms.