Catherine de Trèves de Xirocourt

Blazon (heraldic description)

Or, a pile (triangle) gules between three crescents azure, two in chief and one in base.

In Plain English

A field of or, gules, azure. Bearing chief, pile, crescent. Full blazon: Or, a pile (triangle) gules between three crescents azure, two in chief and one in base.

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

• Chief

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

• Pile

  A wedge driven from the chief, military distinction, the wedge of attack.

• Crescent

  Honour gained through service to the Christian cause, often marking a second son.