I have been playing around with a design for arms to be registered for some time now. I originally wanted to register the arms that I use for my primary living history portrayal, but most of the registries refuse to do so because they are considered the "assumed arms of a fictitious character". That being said, I have submitted the following differenced arms and they have been accepted. I have no images as of yet, but here is the blazon as submitted to the International Heraldic Registry:

Blazon of Arms (Shield)
Gules. A bordure; a patriarchal cross Moline limbs transposed between three water carriers all Sable fimbriated Or.

Blazon of Crest
On a wreath of colors Or and Gules; A patriarchal cross Moline Or, surmounted at the foot by a water carrier Sable.

Family Motto
Sufficit gratia mea. (Latin: "My grace is sufficient.")

Blazon of Additional Achievement Components
A compartment of stone battlements
Supports: Two Gargoyles Proper
Badge: A water carrier Sable under a Latin cross Or

Cadency System to be used
Change of Crest

Design Rationale
Red is a color to represent the blood of Christ and the courage to live a life of high ideals. The black is to represent solemnity. Gold is to represent the nobility of our co-heirship with Christ. The water carrier is representative of service threefold (To God, Family, and Neighbors). The cross is a mark of being sealed by God as being His. The crest and badge are symbolic of service under God. The supports represent God's defense of us against evil. The compartment is a reminder of the spiritual warfare we are a part of.


Any thoughts?