Arms of Terrence Michael Peter Punch
Arms of Terrence Michael Peter Punch
Blazon
Gules a bridge of two arches embattled Or issuant from a base barry wavy Argent and Azure, in chief two crosses bottony Or;
Symbolism
The bridge refers to the name Punch, which was originally the French surname of Pons, the Latin word for “bridge”. The water base symbolizes the ocean, and the two crosses represent the continents of Europe and America as well as the family’s Christian faith.
Crest of Terrence Michael Peter Punch
Blazon
A corbie Sable beaked Gules grasping in the dexter talon a cross bottony Or;
Symbolism
The corbie figures in family lore as representing intelligence, survival and cooperation. The cross repeats the symbolism from the arms.
Motto of Terrence Michael Peter Punch
Blazon
STIRPS PONTIS ADHUC;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase means “The lineage of Pons survives yet.”
