Greii Equites
| Greii Equites | |
|---|---|
| GreiiN:69 | |
 Emblazoned by Greii Equites. Mantling by Regicollis. | |
| Assumed | May 2020 |
| Country of Origin | Portugal |
| Tradition | Iberian heraldry |
| Aliases | GreiiEquites#3873 |
- Escutcheon
- Per pale Sable and Argent, a chestnut tree erased, per pale in dexter Or, fructed Gules and in sinister blasted Sable.
- Crest
- A raven regardant Sable maintaining on its dexter paw an astrolabe Or, bearing a lightning flash Or in its beak.
- Mantling
- Sable doubled Or
- Motto
- “Tel Quel” - ‘Just like it is’
Official Blazon
- Escudo
- De Negro, partido de Prata, um castanheiro arrancado de Ouro com ouriços do mesmo, abertos de Vermelho, partido do primeiro com o tronco esgalhado.
- Timbre
- Um corvo de Negro virado, com a sua pata dextra apoiada num astrolábio de Ouro, segurando no seu bico um relâmpago do segundo.
- Paquife
- De Ouro e Negro.
- Divisa
- "Tel Quel" - 'Tal e qual'
Symbolism
Shield
The field divided per pale sable and argent evokes the romantic image of a half-moon, representing life and death, past and future.
Therefore, the sinister side represents one's past, the tree dead and its written in history never to be changed (sable on argent like ink on paper). The armiger's family's and his own past is dear and important him, it's a foundation that defines him. Every decision we took, everything we said or felt, where we come from and what we went through, shapes us like growth rings shape a tree. Also it symbolises his passion for History and the history of individuals, alluding to his occupation as genealogist.
The dexter side represents one's future, a light arising from the dark that strives to grow and shine. For the future is unknown and we can only find strength and guidance in ourselves and by the means of friends and family, hence the fruitful golden tree. The fruits are inspired by the coat of arms of Albardo the armiger's ancestral home.
The tree is a chestnut, a common tree in his ancestral home and also gives a small nod to his maternal grandparents, their life work and the tree is present in their places municipal arms.
Crest
The raven is the armiger's spirit animal. In some cultures it is connected to death but also knowledge and it is even sometimes seen as a protector of memories and mysteries; this makes it a paradoxical figure symbol of the armiger's struggle against his own contradictions. The raven is regardant as in looking back into the mists of time. Said raven was named 'Nyx' by the armiger, a reference to the eponymous goddess of night.
The astrolabe is a nod to where the armiger's was born and currently live, near the coast. This also references the maritime history of Portugal.
The lightning bolt is for the armiger's academic studies and soon to be professional life in electronic engineering.
Badge
| Badge of Greii Equites | |
|---|---|
 Emblazoned by Gecktron |
Blazon: A crescent gules and a thunderbolt or per cross.
History of the Coat of Arms
- Escutcheon
- Per pale Sable and Argent, a chestnut tree erased, per pale in dexter Or, fructed Gules and in sinister blasted Sable.
- Crest
- A raven regardant Sable maintaining on its dexter paw an astrolabe Or, bearing a lightning flash Or in its beak.
- Mantling
- Sable doubled Argent
- Motto
- “Vitam Impendere Vero” – ‘To devote [your] life to truth’ (Changed 09/09/2021)
