Emblemata; 1995

Baron of Valdeolivos Emblematic Chair, of the Fernando el Catolico Institution, of the Centre of Scientific Research (C. S. I. C.) and of the Government of Zaragoza, «Emblemata», Volume 1^st, Emblemata Aragonese Magazine about Emblems (E. R. A. E.), 419 pages, 44 pictures, ISSN 1137-1056, Legal deposit Z.3.937 1996, printed by the Cooperativa de Artes Gráficas Librería General, Zaragoza, 1995.

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Bibliographical reference of century XX.

Classification: Magazine and Castilian language.

Author: Cátedra de Emblemática Barón de Valdeolivos.

External link:

• Abstract in the Fernando el Catolico Institution.

Ernesto Fernández-Xesta y Vázquez, «Emblemática en Aragón. La colección de piezas emblemáticas del archivo biblioteca del Barón de Valdeolivos», edited by the Royal Academy of Heraldry and Genealogy of Madrid in collaboration with El Justicia de Aragón and the Spanish Confederation of Local Studies Centers (CECEL-CSIC), 899 pages, with color and black-and-white illustrations, ISBN 978-84-88833-08-2, ISBN number immediately preceding its digital edition, Legal Deposit M. 192-2014, deposit number immediately preceding its digital edition, Madrid, 2014.

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Also published in digital PDF format on CD-ROM as [Fernández-Xesta y Vázquez, E.; 2014b] with a print run of 1000 copies.

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Bibliographical reference of century XXI.

Classification: Castilian language.

Author: Fernández-Xesta y Vázquez, Ernesto.

Bibliographic reference mentioned in the following articles:

• Fernández-Xesta y Vázquez, E.; 2014b
• García-Mercadal y García-Loygorri, F.; 2015

External resource:

• Digital record in the National Library of Spain.

Ernesto Fernández-Xesta y Vázquez, «Emblemática en Aragón. La colección de piezas emblemáticas del archivo biblioteca del Barón de Valdeolivos», edited by the Royal Academy of Heraldry and Genealogy of Madrid in collaboration with El Justicia de Aragón and the Spanish Confederation of Local Studies Centers (CECEL-CSIC), 899 pages, with color and black-and-white illustrations, ISBN 978-84-88833-09-9, ISBN number immediately following its print edition, Legal Deposit M. 193-2014, deposit number immediately following its print edition, Madrid, 2014.

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Also published in physical print format as [Fernández-Xesta y Vázquez, E.; 2014a] with a print run of 100 numbered and signed copies by the author.

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Bibliographical reference of century XXI.

Author: Fernández-Xesta y Vázquez, Ernesto.

Here are the articles quoting this reference:

• Fernández-Xesta y Vázquez, E.; 2014a
• García-Mercadal y García-Loygorri, F.; 2015

External resource:

• Digital record in the National Library of Spain.

Fernando García-Mercadal y García-Loygorri, «Penas, Distinciones y Recompensas: Nuevas Reflexiones en torno al Derecho Premial», [Emblemata; 2010; pages 205-235], Volume 16^th, Aragonesa de Emblemática Magazine, ERAE, Fernando El Católico Institution, ISSN 1137-1056, Zaragoza, 2010.

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Bibliographical reference of century XXI.

Classification: Article.

Author: García-Mercadal y García-Loygorri, Fernando.

External resource:

• Paper at Emblemata.

One 10 June in 1127, or perhaps in 1128 according to other authors, the young Geoffrey of Anjou, betrothed to Matilda, daughter of Henry I of England, received from the King the arms «Azure, six lions rampant Or, 3, 2 and 1», linked to his knighting and his betrothal. It is considered the first documented coat of arms in history, although academic debate remains open.

The date of 10 June has gained value for the international heraldic community because since 2013 the International Day of Heraldry has been celebrated on that day, following a proposal by the Polish heraldic community through its representatives Tomasz Steifer and Pawel S. Towpik. On this day, armigers from all over the world publish the coat of arms of the day «Azure, an oak tree eradicated Argent surmounted by a lion couchant guardant Or» or display their own arms on social networks.

Modern historiography notes that both the account of the gift and the funerary enamel on the tomb of Geoffrey of Anjou, also known as Geoffrey Plantagenet, in the cathedral of Le Mans were produced years after his death in 1151. As Michel Pastoureau observed, these later testimonies do not allow us to state with certainty that Geoffrey actually used that shield in life. Even so, his image remains the symbolic starting point of heraldry, first European and now global.

With the approach of this 9^th centenary, and with heraldry active and widely shared through the Internet, the international heraldic community has the opportunity to prepare a global commemoration. Between 10 June 2027 and 10 June 2028, the span that covers 900 years from the two traditional dates, a cycle of events, exhibitions and publications could take place across different countries and heraldic traditions. It would be a moment to recall 9 centuries of arms, identities and collective memory.

Such a cycle could travel around the world and conclude at the cathedral of Saint Julien in Le Mans, where Geoffrey rests. The approximate coincidence with the dates of the 24 Hours of Le Mans could offer a final gesture, with some racing teams incorporating heraldic elements into their cars, especially as winning brands such as Porsche or Ferrari already bear them.

Heraldry Ireland, a Specialist Branch of the Genealogical Society of Ireland, calls on heraldic societies worldwide to work together in the organisation and hosting of a shared series of commemorations for 900 years of heraldry from 10th June 2027 to 10th June 2028.

Dr. Antonio Salmerón Cabanas, SHA, FGSI,
Honorary Herald of the Genealogical Society of Ireland.

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Gyronny Azure and Argent, on a hurt, a triquetra Argent; a bordure Sable.

The arms of Kimberly Louise Severson designed by her and emblazoned by me in 3 steps: proportions, delineation, and flat tinctures. This construction scheme is for a pointed shield, her favourite shape, and the one used in most interpretations of her arms. In this coat of arms, I use the optical centre of the shield rather than its geometric centre, placing it slightly above the latter.

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Blazon keywords: Azure, Argent, Sable, One, Gyronny, Hurt, Celtic Trinity knot, Knot and Bordure.

Style keywords: Ratio, Outlined, Outlined in sable, Plain tincture and Pointed.

Classification: Personal, Interpreted, Schema, Boa and Coat of arms.

Bearer: Severson, Kimberly Louise.

Gyronny Azure and Argent, on a hurt, a triquetra Argent; a bordure Sable.

The arms of Kimberly Louise Severson designed by her and emblazoned by me in 3 steps: proportions, delineation, and flat tinctures. This construction scheme is for a shield terminating in an ogee arch. In this coat of arms, I use the optical centre of the shield rather than its geometric centre, placing it slightly above the latter.

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Blazon keywords: Azure, Argent, Sable, One, Gyronny, Hurt, Celtic Trinity knot, Knot and Bordure.

Style keywords: Ratio, Outlined, Outlined in sable and Plain tincture.

Classification: Personal, Interpreted, Schema, Boa and Coat of arms.

Bearer: Severson, Kimberly Louise.

Gyronny Azure and Argent, on a hurt, a triquetra Argent; a bordure Sable.

Escudo gironado de azur y plata, un roel de azur, cargado de una triquetra de plata; una bordura de sable.

Coat of arms emblazoned by me, highlighted with lights and shadows, outlined in Sable, and with a freehand finishing.

The arms of Kimberly Louise Severson designed by her and emblazoned by me. Blazon in French: «Gironné d’azur et d’argent chargé d’un tourteau d’azur surchargé d'une triqueta d’argent; à la bordure de sable».

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Blazon keywords: Azure, Argent, Sable, One, Gyronny, Hurt, Celtic Trinity knot, Knot and Bordure.

Style keywords: Outlined in sable, Illuminated and Freehand.

Classification: Personal, Interpreted, Boa and Coat of arms.

Bearer: Severson, Kimberly Louise.

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