Coat of Arms · 1530
Claude Leclerc de Pulligny
c. 1485, 1562
Illuminated armorial of Claude Le Clerc, son of feu Mengin Le Clerc de Nancy, contemporary armorial roll, c. 1530
View Bearer's Profile →Blazon (heraldic description)
Or, a lion rampant gules crowned azure, on a chief azure three bezants or; with crest of a demi-lion gules issuant from a torse and helm, mantled gules and azure.
In Plain English
A field of or, gules, azure. Bearing lion, chief, bezants, crown. Surmounted by a crest above the shield. Full blazon: Or, a lion rampant gules crowned azure, on a chief azure three bezants or; with crest of a demi-lion gules issuant from a torse and helm, mantled gules and azure.
Tinctures & Their Meanings
Or
Gold, generosity and elevation of mind.
Gules
Red, military fortitude, magnanimity and the warrior.
Azure
Blue, loyalty, truth and strength in service.
Charges & Symbolism
Lion
Courage, dauntless royalty and the warrior-prince, the king of beasts.
Chief
The upper third of the shield, dominion, authority, wisdom in counsel.
Bezants
Gold roundels, wealth, just dealing and Crusader service in the East.
Crown
Sovereignty, royal authority, dignity of office.
Estates & Seigneuries
- Valet de Chambre to Duke Antoine of Lorraine
- Seigneur of Pulligny, Ceintrey, Voinémont, Malaucourt-sur-Seille, Chamagne, Érize-Saint-Dizier and Saint-Dizier
