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Mike W.

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For every noble family, there must be even nobler heraldry
« on: 2016-01-22, 21:54:09 »
The heraldry of the Dutch Abenbrouke Family - Gules, braies Argent.

« Last Edit: 2016-01-22, 21:54:45 by Mike W. »
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Re: For every noble family, there must be even nobler heraldry
« Reply #1 on: 2016-01-23, 03:27:19 »
Spectacular find!  I was unaware of this most distinguished blazon.  :)
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Re: For every noble family, there must be even nobler heraldry
« Reply #2 on: 2016-01-26, 18:36:52 »

Oh man, now I want that heraldry for myself... except blue of course. :)
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Re: For every noble family, there must be even nobler heraldry
« Reply #3 on: 2016-01-26, 19:42:08 »
I see London, I see France....
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Per pale azure and argent, an eagle displayed per pale argent and sable, armed and langued or.

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Re: For every noble family, there must be even nobler heraldry
« Reply #4 on: 2016-02-07, 20:12:17 »
 :)
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Re: For every noble family, there must be even nobler heraldry
« Reply #5 on: 2016-02-22, 16:26:13 »
That's real?  lol
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Re: For every noble family, there must be even nobler heraldry
« Reply #6 on: 2016-02-25, 20:16:09 »
Trying to work up heraldry for the grand Wilson line, but I'm having a hard time fitting a Unicorn, Katana's, and a Rifle on a counter changed red and black field.
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Re: For every noble family, there must be even nobler heraldry
« Reply #7 on: 2016-02-28, 12:07:37 »
I feel sorry for the horse forced to wear that caparison.  :P
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Re: For every noble family, there must be even nobler heraldry
« Reply #8 on: 2016-02-28, 23:09:26 »
What a "brais"en braggart!  Is trying to tell everyone he is without fear or has never come down with the flux on campaign?
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Re: For every noble family, there must be even nobler heraldry
« Reply #9 on: 2016-03-02, 20:48:22 »
Its like wearing underwear on your head and pretending to be a superhero, then honoring that in adulthood.
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