Martin Family Crest

Colors:
Blue - strength, loyalty

Gold - generosity

Symbols:
Sun - glory, splendour

Moon - the hope of glory; one who has been enlightened

Cross - the Cross of Christ

 

Coat of Arms explained
A Coat of Arms is an emblem or a device which is displayed by titled persons, persons of royal blood, and their descendants. Coats of Arms were originally used for purposes of identification and recognition on the field of battle as well as in civil life.

It is claimed by some writers that Coats of Arms, in a crude form, were used by Noah's sons after the flood. There are records of other Coats of Arms, in one crude form or another, at different periods of ancient history. Heraldry, however, as we know it today, did not become of much importance until soon after the invasion of England by William the Conqueror, A.D. 1066. Heraldry became of general interest at about the time of the Crusades.

Interpretation:
The Cross is in between the sun and the moon symbolizing glory found only in Christ by the sun and the hope of glory to be recieved when we enter His presence by the moon. The colors signify loyalty to Christ and generosity to all people, especially the poor and the sick.