| Arms | Argent on a fess azure between three fusile gules, a griffin passant or |
| Crest | A lion’s head erased proper |
| Mantling | Argent and azure, a helmet proper |
| Motto | “Patria Cara, Carion Libertae” - "homeland dear, dearer freedom" |
Symbolisms
| Argent | silver | peace |
| Or | gold | generosity |
| Azure | blue | truth |
| Gules | red | bravery |
| Prp | proper or natural colors |
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Legend:
Silver also denotes charity, chastity, purity, and clear conscience.
Gold means wealth, justice, and elevation of mind.
Blue alludes to loyalty and a godly disposition, while red is also hardiness, boldness and strength.
Blue on silver means courtesy and discretion.
Gold on blue is “joyful of wealth”.
The fusile (diamond shape) indicates a spindle that was used in weaving cloth.
The griffin, half eagle, half lion is a mythical charge.
The lion’s head denotes fierceness, also the king of beasts.
References:
Bolton’s American Armory, 1927 Edition
Crozier’s General Armory
Families Entitled to Coat of Arms, 1904 Edition
Vermont’s American Heraldry