Post Your Granted, Assumed or Desired Arms

**Gael Ridire** · 7th September 11, 03:24 PM

Thanks!

**48th Highlander** · 3rd March 12, 09:34 PM

**Standard** · 11th March 12, 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by WBHenry

Going with the title of the thread, these are my arms, assumed 11 June 2007 (a 50th birthday present to myself):

Additionally, the armiger's crest and badge reflect the fact that he is an ordained minister of the Church of Jesus Christ within the Lutheran tradition.

Very nicely done pastor. Did you design these yourself, or have them done for you? I like the symbology you have included.

**FatherWilliam57** · 11th March 12, 10:52 AM

The design is what one might call a "group effort." You can follow this thread at the American Heraldry Society if you wish to see what all occurred during a three-month period to arrive at the final achievement:

http://www.americanheraldry.org/foru...ead.php?t=2797

I should warn you: The thread I have referenced runs 21 pages!

**Standard** · 11th March 12, 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by WBHenry

The design is what one might call a "group effort." You can follow this thread at the American Heraldry Society if you wish to see what all occurred during a three-month period to arrive at the final achievement:

http://www.americanheraldry.org/foru...ead.php?t=2797

I should warn you: The thread I have referenced runs 21 pages!

Thanks, I'll check it out.

**saharris** · 14th March 12, 07:20 AM

Originally Posted by 48th Highlander

I like them. Would you care to share the blazon, symbolism, and how they were devised?

[EDIT: Nevermind, I found your other thread

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**Phil E. Begg** · 1st May 12, 08:16 PM

Since my own direct male-line ancestry can't be traced before about 1816 (in New Orleans), I have arms that I designed and assumed myself about 15 years ago. I wanted the arms to be simple and direct, with no conflict with known arms.

"Sable, a Jerusalem Cross Or".

I think that's simple enough. I have never seen anything it might conflict with. I still have not settled on crest nor motto, though I have several ideas kicking around. I may end up with assumed supporters, as well.

P

**WVHighlander** · 1st May 12, 08:24 PM

Phil,

I like it...I am in a similar boat and am now getting my arms registered with South Africa. They have been great to work with if you are interested in doing such a thing.

**saharris** · 2nd May 12, 05:55 AM

Hi Phil,

"Sable, a Jerusalem Cross Or" is certainly a minimalist design - I would be surprised if it didn't aready exist somewhere.

**Chas** · 2nd May 12, 06:06 AM

Originally Posted by saharris

Hi Phil,

"Sable, a Jerusalem Cross Or" is certainly a minimalist design - I would be surprised if it didn't aready exist somewhere.

It might very well do, but if it is a different authority then it really doesn't matter. And seeing how the US doesn't have an authority to start with, it shouldn't be a problem.

Regards

Chas