Tjeerd Wijtzes Dolstra
Tjeerd Wijtzes Dolstra | |
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GreiiN:320 | |
Assumed | 2012 |
Country of Origin | Netherlands |
Tradition | Lowlands heraldry |
Aliases | Luxwolda#3658 t_dolstra |
Blazon
- Escutcheon
- Per pale Or and Azure in dexter a Frisian eagle Sable rising from the line of partition in sinister issuant from a base barry wavy Argent and Azure a cog ship Or.
- Crest
- Between two wings barry wavy Azure and Argent an anchor Or.
- Motto
- "EX FIDE VIVO"
Official Blazon
Blazon (Frysk)
- Dield
- I. de Fryske heale earn, kommende ut de dielline, swart op goud;
II. Yn blau in koggeskip mei syl en wimpel fan goud, farrend op in weagjende skyldfoet fan sulver, belein mei twa weagjende dwersbalken. - Helmteken
- In blauwe flecht belein mei trije wite weagjende dwersbalken, mei in gouden anker dertusken.
- Wrong en Helmkleed
- blau, fuorre fan giel.
- Wapenspreuk
- "EX FIDE VIVO"
Symbolism
The Frisian eagle represents freedom and originated as a mark of favour granted by the Holy Roman Emperor.
The cog ship is a symbol of trade in the North Sea, representing the armiger’s family history of merchant sailors.
The two wings barry wavy represents the freedom of the sea and combines the symbolism of the shield.
The anchor is a symbol of love and faith, and represents the armiger’s maritime history.