Gerow Coat Of Arms

(Means Javelin in Old French)

TORSE: 
Ribbon or cloth of silver and red used solely to cover the joint of the crest and the helmet - is purely decorative

SCALLOP SHELLS: 
Gerow family charge symbolizing venture to foreign lands and inviolable fidelity. Indicates three Crusades to the Holy Land

MOTTO: 
"Lux, Let, et Libertas" - "Light, Law and Liberty"

STAG: 
Significant of purity, solitary life, fleetness and the attributes of longevity, because of the peace it exudes

CHEVRON: 
Adapted from the bow of the war saddle, and signifies military fortitude in battle. Also indicates slanting roof of house - means family love of home

CREST: Argent and Sable

CLOAK OR MANTLE: Argent, Gules and Sable

HELMET: Argent and Sable

SHIELD: Argent, Gules and Sable

ARGENT: Is silver in blazonry. It is taken from the metal, and denotes nobility, serenity and peace. Silver also has been associated with the qualities of purity and chastity because it withstands the test of fire.

GULES: Is the heraldic tincture for red, and represents fire. In military application, this color signifies fortitude. In general it denotes valor, patriotism, and creative power.

SABLE: This color - black - comes from the fur of an animal, and is associated with night and repentance. The quality of serenity is attributed to the tincture sable from scriptural sources.

Wade, William Cecil. The Symbolisms of Heraldry.