tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942124997162626607.post9102507668291035449..comments2024-03-27T11:10:03.817-05:00Comments on Heraldry: An Update on an Unidentified Coat of Arms in St. Cuthbert's Church, DalmenyDavid B. Appletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01094862082373555586noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942124997162626607.post-52456917712850488392022-01-24T18:18:09.734-06:002022-01-24T18:18:09.734-06:00Hi:
This is my family's coat of arms. It is ...Hi:<br /><br />This is my family's coat of arms. It is the coat of arms for 300 Polish families. Polish Heraldry is different than Great British heraldry - it is not always based on consanguinity, but often fealty as is the case here. The word Prawdzic is Polish and means "true" as in truly or loyal. That is why the Lion is holding a ring - the symbol of fidelity. The Lion is rising from behind the ramparts - a defender - as the families under this coat had pledged their fealty to the Kingdom of Poland to come to her aid when called on by the King. The coat is very old - the first known depiction goes back to 1372. The Patek family of the famed Patek Philippe watches is also under this coat of arms. Ken Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13072396260363351368noreply@blogger.com