Arms of Maurice Charles Robert Taylor
Arms of Maurice Charles Robert Taylor
Blazon
Purpure a saltire Or pierced by a sword Argent pommel and hilt in chief Or;
Symbolism
A saltire (X shape) features in the arms of some individuals bearing the surname Taylor.
Crest
Blazon
A lion’s head couped affronty Purpure between two ostrich feathers Or shafted, all issuant from an ancient crown Argent;
* The painting provided by the College of Arms shows a lion’s face rather than a lion’s head couped affronty;
* The painting provided by the College of Arms shows a lion’s face rather than a lion’s head couped affronty;
Symbolism
Not available.
Motto
Blazon
DE TAILLE;
Symbolism
This French phrase means “Important” or “Competent.” It is a pun on the name Taylor, i.e. “tailor,” which in French is tailleur.
