Mastromonaco Coat of Arms & Crest
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History of the Coat of Arms
Coats of Arms were first used in the Twelfth Century as a means to identify knights who were covered from head to foot in armor for protection. The Coat of Arms is still considered as one of the highest recognitions an individual can carry. Because of the importance placed upon Coats of Arms, the design is selected with great care to convey the aspirations and values of the original bearer. Colors and charges (individual shapes within the Coat of Arms) represent specific symbolism and meaning. In some cases the charges were a play on words of the bearer's name, occupation or home. This is called "canting" in heraldry.
Blazon of Arms
Or; a bend azure, charged with a lily proper, between in chief a label of four pendents sable, and in base a lion gules. The lion of arms.
Crest Origin
Italy
Crest
The lion of arms
Coat of Arms Symbolism
- Azure A bright blue color which represents truth and loyalty
- Bend A diagonal bar on the shield which signifies the scarf of shield suspender of knight commander and stands for defense or protection.
- Gules (guelz) The color red. This color signifies the qualities of military strength and nobility and fairness.
- Label A strap with pendants which form the saddle across the horse's chest. It is used primarily by Princes to show their rank of ascendancy to the throne.
- Lily A symbol of innocence, chastity and purity.
- Lion The lion is the most popular beast in heraldry. This charge symbolizes dauntless courage, bravery, strength and valor.
- Or The color gold. It denotes the qualities of generosity and elevation of mind.
- Pen Denotes the art of writing and educated employment.
- Sable Black. This color denotes constancy or grief. This may also refer to the animal Sable prized for its fur.