Crest/Coat Of Arms?

[Fishstank]

Found this and need help IDing as well. Wondering if it is a real Coat of Arms? How old? Who's family?

Found in an early 1900's homestead.

Thanks,
Fishstank

 

[ivan salis]

the fluer de lis --is french or spanish used symbol * -- the cross is a older style cross design * known as a "orthodox" type --the crown looks to be of the "french" type in design -- --by the looks of what i see --i'd say itsfrench or from the "french culture" most likely -

 

[ivan salis]

a full sized "front view " would be nice --could assist in its possible ID

 

[IronSpike]

This is not a match but check out the center of this steampunk piece:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/24661065/steampunk-maltese-cross-french-coat-of

 

[turtlefoot13]

Your 2nd pic threw me for a second. I thought for just a split second, this thing was 6 foot tall! Nice find.

Doug

 

[IronSpike]

Your 2nd pic threw me for a second. I thought for just a split second, this thing was 6 foot tall! Nice find.

Doug

Threw me there for a second Figured the 2nd pic would be the first one you spotted

Added: turtlefoot13 I thought you were refering to the pic I posted and by 2nd pic meant the photo of the eiffel tower. I know you love old photos

 

[ivan salis]

the "maltese cross with a french coat of arms" is a match for your item !!!! the one shown has been altered

 

[Fishstank]

Ya sorry. I was using the WE&T magazine as a nice background. The second pic is the front. I thought it was a ashtray of some sorts. I was night hunting at the time and when I shined my light in the hole I saw gold. I was upset when it was not.
I didnt see the symbol until later when I cleaned it off. Thanks for all you help!!

 

[turtlefoot13]

Your 2nd pic threw me for a second. I thought for just a split second, this thing was 6 foot tall! Nice find.

Doug

Threw me there for a second Figured the 2nd pic would be the first one you spotted

Added: turtlefoot13 I thought you were refering to the pic I posted and by 2nd pic meant the photo of the eiffel tower. I know you love old photos

I DO like the pic of the Eiffel Tower! I don't ever come across vintage pics of it and I don't know why. I see scores of other European landmarks but not the Eiffel Tower. Is that a family pic or just out of a collection?

Doug

 

[IronSpike]

Your 2nd pic threw me for a second. I thought for just a split second, this thing was 6 foot tall! Nice find.

Doug

Threw me there for a second Figured the 2nd pic would be the first one you spotted

Added: turtlefoot13 I thought you were refering to the pic I posted and by 2nd pic meant the photo of the eiffel tower. I know you love old photos

I DO like the pic of the Eiffel Tower! I don't ever come across vintage pics of it and I don't know why. I see scores of other European landmarks but not the Eiffel Tower. Is that a family pic or just out of a collection?

Doug

The pic just from the link, however have to admit a very 'busy' pic

 

[trikikiwi]

It certainly is an interesting find and great match from IronSpike

A couple of comments;
I don't believe it is an 'orthodox' cross, they are shown with three bars.

It looks more like the Cross of Lorraine.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross_of_Lorraine.


Further, the images on the crest looks very similar to those on the Coat of Arms of Joan of Arc.

IN MY IMAGINATION, without the bar and 3 blobs at the top, the cross could be the sword.
Could there be a connection?

Mike

 

[ivan salis]

blended --- cross of lorrine and joan of arc's arms * --wasn't joan of arc from the area around lorrine?

 

[trikikiwi]

blended --- cross of lorrine and joan of arc's arms * --wasn't joan of arc from the area around lorrine?

Saint Joan of Arc or The Maid of Orléans
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joan_of_Arc

Mike