~Canis Dæmonium~!
Propter Christum, homines ~ Age! Vis in sempiternum vivent?
Semper Fi!
—Guy
Guy Power;100440 wrote:
~Canis Dæmonium~!
Propter Christum, homines ~ Age! Vis in sempiternum vivent?
Semper Fi!
—Guy
vos filii canes…?
I think the fire-breathing is overkill and fights for visual interest with the sword. Why not just give it a dragon’s tongue in addition to the other attributes: a demi talbot with the wings, tail and tongue of a dragon Gules brandishing a Mamaluke sword Argent hilted Or.
(I suppose it’s the dog that makes me want to call it a Marmaduke sword.)
Kenneth Mansfield;100452 wrote:
I think the fire-breathing is overkill and fights for visual interest with the sword. Why not just give it a dragon’s tongue in addition to the other attributes: a demi talbot with the wings, tail and tongue of a dragon Gules brandishing a Mamaluke sword Argent hilted Or.
I agree; I found the flames distracting as well.
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(I suppose it’s the dog that makes me want to call it a Marmaduke sword.)
Well, if Kathy can give her mythical beast a name, why not? Or a marmadrake, since it’s part dragon.
Kenneth Mansfield;100452 wrote:
I think the fire-breathing is overkill and fights for visual interest with the sword. Why not just give it a dragon’s tongue in addition to the other attributes: a demi talbot with the wings, tail and tongue of a dragon Gules brandishing a Mamaluke sword Argent hilted Or.
Joseph McMillan;100455 wrote:
I agree; I found the flames distracting as well.
What are your thoughts on the sword? Is it a better design without it? Does the sword add balance?
I think the sword offers a nice visual balance with the wings to sinister, though this particular devil-dog might consider doing some curls with his left arm, too.
David Pope;100445 wrote:
vos filii canes…?
Maybe the legend is better than the truth? According to Daniel Daly, he said "men." But it was said in combat, so who knows.
Wiki wrote:
...Daly later told a Marine Corps historian that his words were "For Christ’s sake men—come on! Do you want to live forever?"...
He was one tough customer! Two Medals of Honor [15 years apart], Navy Cross , Distinguished Service Cross….
[Apologies for going off-topic]
—Guy [/apology]
Joseph McMillan;100455 wrote:
I agree; I found the flames distracting as well.
The first thing I thought was ..... "dog breath."
I like the crest, minus the flames. And, I like the idea of substituting a Mameluke sword vice the heraldic seax.
—Guy
Are we implying dragons are necessarily reminiscent of devils? Scandalous! It’s a lie!
A demi-dog with the wings, tail and tongue of the devil…
And I agree with the majority on the flames…
Thanks to Harold Cannon for this emblazonment:
http://www.americanheraldry.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=72&pictureid=2094
Does this not look like a face, where the heart is a mouth and the flowers are eyes? Very "smiley" arms really.
Plus you have five different tinctures, three different types of charges plus an ordinary. Overly complex arms IMO. I feel it’s more important to be honest than flattering if I am to serve here.
I admit I haven’t been following the thread. However, I agree with Jeffrey, too much to be effective IMHO.
I completely disagree with the assertion that the arms are too complex.
Kenneth Mansfield;100858 wrote:
I completely disagree with the assertion that the arms are too complex.
Me too. I like the design very much.
Very nice, if the family likes them.
