Nice! And the blazon, for those of us with an interest?
I would enjoy anything you would care to share of the meaning behind the arms.
Holcombe
10th August 14, 02:33 PM
Dram
Of course Holcombe,
The blazon:
Arms: Ermine, on a chevron between three fleur-de-lis Gules, a heart Or, between two trefoils slipped Argent.
Crest: Statant upon two closed books, the upper bound Sable, the lower bound Gules, a lion guardant ermine holding in its dexter claw a thistle slipped of two leaves Or.
Wreath and Mantling: Gules and Argent
Motto: Sola Virtus Nobilitat
The meaning in the arms:
Fluer-de-lis: Onward and upward (overcoming adversity and striving for better)
Ermine: My connection with Clan Henderson
Heart: Passion, compassion and empathy. All things taught to me by my late mother. It also speaks to my interest in public service and my desire to be a counselor.
Trefoils: My interest in DNA genealogy. Not only is it a nod to my Irish ancestors it also represents a DNA research project I belong to.
My Crest:
Lion: Taken from the upper quadrant of the Welsh house of Aberffraw's coat of arms, and symbolizes my direct familial connection with the Isle of Anglesey where my male line immigrated to Chicago from.
Books: Symbolize both an interest in history and genealogy.
Thistle: A nod to my own Scottish ancestry and my love for traditional Scottish music (I play the bagpipes).
Sola Virtus Nobilitat: Virtue Alone Enobles...also the motto of Clan Henderson
10th August 14, 02:43 PM
Holcombe Thomas
Thank you, Dram. For me, at least, the story behind the arms always adds to the enjoyment.
Very nicely done, indeed!
10th August 14, 02:47 PM
Dram
Thank you very much Holcombe!
10th August 14, 03:03 PM
Father Bill
Nicely and to me at least, traditionally done.
12th August 14, 02:20 PM
Carlo
What Father Bill said.
The only little problem (can be corrected easily) that I see, is the mistakes with the colours in the mantling.
I've been called a nitpicker before, I can't see why :think:. :lol:
I hope you enjoy your arms.
12th August 14, 06:23 PM
WVHighlander
Fantastic!!! They look great.
14th August 14, 11:57 AM
saharris
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dram
Arms: Ermine, on a chevron between three fleur-de-lis Gules, a heart Or, between two trefoils slipped Argent.
The blazon of the shield does not seem to mention the two thin gold chevrons on the red chevron.
18th August 14, 05:30 PM
Dram
Quote:
Originally Posted by saharris
The blazon of the shield does not seem to mention the two thin gold chevrons on the red chevron.
You're correct that was accidentally omitted. Two chevrons cottised Or?
