Are there tinctures to that? It looks almost perfectly black on this monitor.
Sable and very dark Gules?
[Switching to a computer with a better monitor shows this as a perfectly reasonable Gules, if somewhat on the burgundy side. So never mind.]
http://www.edgewood.edu/images/aboutec/college-seal.jpg
The official crest and seal of Edgewood College is related to that of the Dominican Order. The background is formed by the black and white shield of the Dominican Order. On the shield are three ancient symbols. In the center is the Chi-Rho, a combination of the Greek letters which stand for Christ. Above the Chi-Rho is the ancient symbol of the Holy Spirit, Spirit of Truth and Love, Giver of Life.
Incorporated into the Chi-Rho are three vertical lines, which from early centuries have represented the active intellect of the human being, applicable especially to the student.
The motto of the College, “Cor ad Cor Loquitur,” Heart Speaks to Heart, is that of Cardinal Newman, taken from St. Francis de Sales. It represents a reliance upon Christ for personal integrity and the warm spirit and caring which mark relations on the Edgewood College campus.
VIDEO OF THE HISTORY OF THE SHIELD: http://library.edgewood.edu/archives/news/edgewood-crest.htm
Michael Swanson wrote:
In the center is the Chi-Rho, a combination of the Greek letters which stand for Christ.
That doesn’t look like a Chi-Rho to me. The Rho (P) is fairly clear, but where’s the Chi (X)? Looks more like a hyphen.
The Chi-Rho is depicted historically either by the use of an "X" with a "P", or with the "X" turned 45 degrees with a "P", such that it is more of a cross, as is pictured.
Stuart wrote:
The Chi-Rho is depicted historically either by the use of an "X" with a "P", or with the "X" turned 45 degrees with a "P", such that it is more of a cross, as is pictured.
Okay- thanks. I was only aware of the non-rotated version.
Stuart wrote:
The Chi-Rho is depicted historically either by the use of an "X" with a "P", or with the "X" turned 45 degrees with a "P", such that it is more of a cross, as is pictured.
Is there a way to specify which version in a blazon?
