A coat of arms divided into halves by a chevron covered with 21 ermine spots. In the upper portion are two falcons; in the lower portion, just one. At the crest, above the torse is a fourth falcon with a snake wrapped around it. Below the image is the motto Imitare quam Invidere.
Subject (Name):
Childs, Albert Henry, 1839-1929 and Yale University Library
Subject (Topic):
Armorial bookplates,, Birds, Physicians, and Shield
A shield divided into quarters—the first and fourth quarter each feature, upon an azure field, are two or fess. Over this is a bend counter-compony. The second and third quarters, also upon an azure field, are each divided by an or chevron, with an anchor upon it. Surrounding the chevron are three or lozenges; two above, one below. At the helm, to the left, atop a torse is a muzzled bear passant; to the right, atop a torse, is a demi horse with a fleur-de-lis upon it. Below the shield, upon a ribbon, is the motto Verum Atque Decens.
A thistle plant with two flowers upon a torse. A small bee-like insect collects nectar from the top flower. Above, upon a banner, is the motto E Labore Dulcedo. Beneath the title text is a space in which to indicate a number.