Arms borne upon the restoration of hereditary nobility, 28 May 1623

Coat of Arms · 1623

Jean Le Clerc

1586, 1633

Arms borne upon the restoration of hereditary nobility, 28 May 1623

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Blazon (heraldic description)

Per fess: in chief, on a field barry, a griffin segreant holding an open book; in base, two swords in saltire, points upward, pommels and hilts to base. Within an ornate Baroque cartouche.

In Plain English

Bearing chief. Full blazon: Per fess: in chief, on a field barry, a griffin segreant holding an open book; in base, two swords in saltire, points upward, pommels and hilts to base. Within an ornate Baroque cartouche.

Charges & Symbolism

  • Chief

    The upper third of the shield, dominion, authority, wisdom in counsel.

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