Re: Gates families Coat of Arms
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In reply to:
Gates families Coat of Arms
10/13/99
I think there maybe more than one, but here is the description of the one I have:
"Per pale gu. and az. three lions ramp. guard. or."This is documented in "Rietstap Armorial General."
When translated the blazon also describes the original colors of the Gates arms as:
"Divided vertically red and blue; Three gold lions rampant, facing forward."
Above the shield and helmet is the crest which is described as:
"A gold half lion rampant, facing forward."
The motto is "Deo Non Fortuna" which I think would translate to "God not luck."
The motto is "Deo Non Fortuna" which I think would translate to "God not luck."What I have is a wooden plaque with the crest on it.I've tried before but could not get it to scan, so can't attach a picture.Sorry.
What I have is a wooden plaque with the crest on it.I've tried before but could not get it to scan, so can't attach a picture.Sorry.Hope this helps.