This weeks showcased coat-of-arms will be the surname 'Corley' from England. Information for this coat-of-arms was found in 'HPS Surname Data Base'.
ARMS: Or
(gold) on a mount in base an oak tree vert (green) overall on a fess
gules (red) three regal crowns of the field (gold)
CREST: A sword argent (silver) hilt and pommel or (gold) and a scepter of the last
in saltire enfiled with a civic crown vert (green)
MOTTO: SUBDITUS
FIDELIS REGIS ET SALUS REGNI (A Faithful Subject Of The King Is A
Preserver Of The Monarchy)
Lets break this down. We will start with the arms:
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Lets break this down. We will start with the arms:
OR
(Gold or Yellow): Known as
'jaune'; symbolizes generosity and elevation of the mind; one of the
two metals of Heraldry. 'Or' is from Latin (aurum): the chief of the
tinctures; it is called Sol by those who blazon by the sun and
planets.
MOUNT
(rising or hillock):
On which crests are often under set, and usually for artistic
purposes. Although occasionally, they were used to represent burial
mounds and symbolized either remembrance, or protection by the device
or charge resting on the mound. Sometimes referred to as a
Compartment.
OAK
TREE: An oak was often the
guardian tree of a family. It is the emblem of virtue and strength
and resiliency. Long associated with thunder gods such as Thor in
Norse mythology; denotes steadfastness, endurance. Known as the holy
oak by ancient Christians, denoting worship.
VERT
(Green); (fr. sinople): The
French are said to have called it Sinople, from a town in Asia Minor
(Sinope) from which were brought the best materials for dyeing green,
or silks and stuffs of a brilliant green color; signifies hope, joy,
and loyalty in love.
FESS:
Represents a military belt
or girdle of honor. The word Fesse is a French word; and signifies
the loins of a man. The girdle of honor may seem to have been in
ancient time given by Emperors, and Kings, and their Generals of the
field unto soldiers, for reward of some special service performed by
them. This Ordinary has been anciently taken for the same that we
call Baltheum militare or a belt of honor. The bestowing of this
military girdle was reputed very honorable because none were to
receive it but men of merit. If a knight was disarmed of his Military
girdle by his demerits and offence, he is there-with-all deprived of
all Military privileges.
GULES
(Red), (fr. gueules):
The term is probably derived from the Arabic gule, a red rose;
introduced by the Crusaders. Some historians feel the word is
derived.
CROWNS:
Are symbols of monarchy, state and power and denotes dignity and
accomplishment. The etymology is as follows Middle English coroune,
crowne, from Old French corone, from Latin corona wreath, crown, from
Greek korOnE culmination, something curved like a crow's beak,
literally, crow; akin to Latin cornix crow, Greek korax raven. The
use of the crown as a symbol of monarchy is of ancient tradition in
Egypt and the Middle East. In ancient Greece and Rome, however,
crowns sometimes made of leaves, were simply wreaths, awarded to
victors in athletic tournaments or bestowed on citizens in
recognition of an extraordinary deed. In medieval and modern times,
the crown is generally made of metal, often gold or silver and inlaid
with precious gems.
Next we will discuss the crest:
CREST: A sword argent (silver) hilt and pommel or (gold) and a sceptre of the last in saltire enfiled with a civic crown vert (green)
SWORD:
The sword symbolizes power, protection, authority, strength, and
courage. It is a symbol of knighthood and chivalry. European Knights
during the period of Crusades, used swords that were less bulky and
blades tapering for thrusting as well as hacking. Swords of the
Teutonic Knights featured downward quillons that first appeared
around the 11th century. To them, swords were the symbols of truth
and honor and were bestowed on one of stature. In heraldry,
differentiation of the type of sword is rare, however, you will find
reference to the scimitar, the seax, the saber, the claymore, the
rapier, Irish sword etc. The usual form in Heraldry is a long
straight blade, with a cross handle. Quillons can be pointing
downwards, upwards, s shaped, with cruciform’s (cross shaped),
fleur-de-lis tipped and more. Pommels can be round, square,
ring-shaped (like the Irish sword) or other shapes. A sword can also
be blazoned wavy, which may be symbolic of the Christian flamed
sword. The changes in warfare associated with the introduction of
firearms did not eliminate the sword but rather proliferated its
types. The discarding of body armor made it necessary for the
swordsman to be able to parry with his weapon, and the
thrust-and-parry rapier came into use. The advantage of a curved
blade for cutting was early appreciated in Asia, where it was long
used by the Indians, Persians, and others before its introduction to
Europe by the Turks. The Turkish scimitar was modified in the West to
the cavalry saber. At the other extreme of Asia, the Japanese
developed a long-bladed, slightly curved version with a two-handed
grip, with which an elaborate dueling cult, as well as ancestor
worship, became associated.
ARGENT
(fr.): The tincture silver. By those who emblazon according to the
planetary system it is represented by the Moon, just as the tincture
of gold is represented by the Sun. Hence it is sometimes fancifully
called Luna in the arms of princes, as also Pearl in those of peers.
As silver soon becomes tarnished, it is generally represented in
painting by white. In engraving it is known by the natural color; and
in tricking by the letter a. In the doubling of mantles it may be
called white, because(as the old heralds say) it is not in that case
to be taken for a metal, but the skin of a little beast called a
Litvite. Sometimes, too, in old rolls of arms the term blanc is used.
OR
(Gold or Yellow): Known
as 'jaune'; symbolizes generosity and elevation of the mind; one of
the two metals of Heraldry. 'Or' is from Latin (aurum): the chief of
the tinctures; it is called Sol by those who blazon by the sun and
planets.
SCEPTER:
A staff used by the ancient Pharaohs as a symbol of kingship and is
also a religious symbol of temporal power; throughout the ages borne
to represent sovereignty and dominion.
SALTIRE:
The term is from Middle English
sautire, which is from Middle French saultoir or saulter to jump, or
from Latin saltare. In the days of old the Saltire was made of the
height of man and was driven full of pinnes (metal pegs), the use
whereof was to scale the low walls of towns; from this interpretation
the Saltire was bestowed upon one who was successful in accomplishing
such a military mission. The Saltire is also known as St. Andrew’s
cross as according to legend is that shape because the apostle Andrew
petitioned the Roman authorities who had sentenced him to death not
to crucify him on the same shape of cross as Christ, and this was
granted. St. Andrew is Scotland’s patron saint and the Saltire is
today its flag and national symbol; from this interpretation the
Saltire is in recognition of Scotland, its patron saint, faith and
resolution.
ENFILED:
When
a sword
is
drawn with the head
of
a beast,
a
coroner,
or
any other object so placed that the blade pierces it though, the
sword is said to be enfiled with such an object; or in the case of
rings, crowns, or fillets, though which a sword
or
crosier is passed, the term may also be used.
CIVIC
CROWN:
A
chaplet of
common oak
leaves woven
to form a crown.
During the Roman
Republic and
the subsequent Principate,
it
was regarded as the second highest military
decoration to
which a citizen could aspire (the Grass
Crown being
held in higher regard). It was reserved for Roman citizens who saved
the lives of fellow citizens by slaying an enemy on a spot not
further held by the enemy that same day. The citizen saved must admit
it; no one else could be a witness
VERT (Green); (fr. sinople): The French are said to have called it Sinople, from a town in Asia Minor (Sinope) from which were brought the best materials for dyeing green, or silks and stuffs of a brilliant green color; signifies hope, joy, and loyalty in love.
MEANING: Habitational
name from Corley in Warwickshire or Coreley in Shropshire, both named
with Old English corna,
a metathesized form of crona,
genitive plural of cron,
cran
‘crane’
+ lēah‘
woodland
clearing’.
Next week we will showcase the coat-of-arms of 'Mayberry'.
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