Chandler Coat of Arms

Heraldry of a Family’s Crest

Pelican, (fr. pelican): this bird is usually drawn with her wings endorsed, and wounding her breast with her break, i.e. vulning herself or sacrificing herself for another. When in her nest feeding her young with her blood, she is said to be in her piety or a devout act, thought, or statement, generally an act of love.

Helm, golden helms, gold face grills, or with open face piece was of upper nobility.  The helmets of esquires and private gentlemen were to be placed in profile, with the visor or beaver closed; to be of steel, but enriched with gold.  This person held a title of respect for a member of the English or British gentry ranking just below a knight.

Mantle, (Mantling, or Cappeline, fr. Lambrequin): this device of the painter to give prominence to the coat of arms and crest in considered in theoretical heraldry to represent the lambrequin, or covering of the helmet, to protect it from the sun or rain.

Bend, (fr. bande): being a straight piece extending from the dexter corner to the opposite edge of the shield. It is said to derive its origin from the sword belt, or baldric (Cingulum militare), which was once a mark of knighthood; signifies defense or protection.

Lion, (fr. lion): this beast is perhaps the most frequent of all bearings.  Raised up or rampant he is unrestrained and aggressive.  A lion may be armed, or armed and langued, of a different tincture (i.e. with its tongue, claws, or teeth, &c., of such tincture) showing dauntless courage.  Above would be, “Three lions rampant gules armed within bend sable.”

MOTTO:  “Ad Mortem Fidelis” or “Faithful Unto Death”

So this Coat of Arms reads, “In a devoted act of love, this honorable British Esquire or Gentleman displayed great act courage, sacrificing himself in the defense of a Stuart King.”