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Record 1 2017-04-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Heraldry
DEF

In blazonry, said of a figure transfixed by any object.

CONT

Or a fess ... between three hearts Gules each pierced by three nails Sable.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Héraldique
DEF

Dans le blason, se dit d'une figure transpercée par un objet.

CONT

D'or à la fasce [...] accompagnée de trois cœurs de gueules percés chacun de trois clous de sable.

Spanish

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Record 2 2010-12-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Heraldry
DEF

In blazon, referring to a figure with a central hole having a different colour.

CONT

Per fess dancetty Or and Azure, in chief a Tau cross Gules surmounted by two arms in saltire, that in bend naked that in bend sinister habited as a Franciscan proper, both with hands pierced Gules, in base a jug within a basin Or.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Héraldique
DEF

Dans le blason, se dit d'une figure dont le centre est vidé et d'une couleur différente.

CONT

Coupé-vivré d'or à une croix de Saint-Antoine de gueules à deux bras passés en sautoir brochants, celui en bande de carnation, celui en barre portant l'habit franciscain au naturel, leur main percée chacune de gueules, sur azur à une aiguière soutenue d'un bassin, le tout d'or.

Spanish

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