Official Coat of Arms

Standard Coat Of Arms

Since the traditional designs of coat of arms through families and individuals are sometimes confusing and lack specific representation of families history and background, I formally declare adopting a standard guidelines that will serve as a basis in identifying ones own armorial bearings.

• First, by custom, the sons in every generation inherit the paternal shield. However, in The House Of Lawsin, daughters must have the same privilege as the gentlemen.
• Second, both coat of arms or significant charges of parents must be displayed side by side, superimposed or quartered in one shield. A third significant charge, which of the bearer's personal choice, is also presented.
• Third, the bearer's coat of arms must include the number of his brothers and sisters and his rank in the family. The heraldric charges that define the different ranks in the family are as follows: the sign of the first son is a label; second son is a crescent; third, a red rose; fourth, lozenges; fifth, a five pointed star; and if they are six or more, the number of siblings can be represented accordingly by lines e.g. Eight siblings = eight lines.
• Finally, the other remaining parts, ornaments and designs of ones coat of arms are up to the personal touch and taste of the bearer.

Typical Sample of a Family Coat Of Arms

The above GRAND SEAL is created combining the principal charges of all members of the family under the lineage of Ramon Lawsin II and Mother Violeta Ledesma . To maintain the Family Coat of Arms within the bloodline, the area of the honor section can be replaced using the family siblings own principal charges. Chito, my eldest brother, has a white unicorn with a label charge. In my case, I am represented by a white winged horse resting its hind feet upon a crest of laurels. My sister Cely has a pink swan with red roses evenly distributed in a semme pattern all over her white shield. And Bing, my youngest brother, has a golden stag over a diamond studded shield. The heraldric symbol of my father is a Cadeceus while my mother is a fleur-de-lis. All elements of the family armorial ensigns are explained in details below.


The Shield

The shield, sometimes called the escutcheon,is the essential element of a coat of arms. Sir Aouie I's shield is tinctured with a fleuretty semme-de-lis field (background of the shield) with a royal red chief translining the point of honour. His principal heraldric symbols, sometimes called charges, are the Cadeceus, a symbol of medicine; Fleur-de-lis, the flower of life; and Pegasus, the flying horse of the Lord of Knights.

The Caduceus

The chief part of the coat of arms on the heraldic point of honor is charged with a modified caduceus. The " Mark of a Knight ", the name I coined for this charge, represents my fathers heraldric symbol. The modified cadeceus, an xcaliber sword with an albino snake entwined to the peace side of the shield, represents the never ending health services the family has entrusted to those who are in need. My father's personal significant charge is depicted in the above figure .

Fleur-de-Lis

Mother Lily, as how my mother in her line of duty is named, symbolizes the flowers-of-the-lily which are evenly distributed in a semme pattern all over the white shield. The red fleur-de-lis is inspired by the Canadian Emblem used by the Red Cross. Under the protection of its emblem, Red Cross volunteers carry no arms. Their only shield is the universally recognized symbol that conveys the sense of humanity. My mothers personal significant charge is presented as shown.



Pegasus

Aouie's heraldric symbol is a Greek white horse which is displayed on the middle section, looking towards the dexter side. Pegasus, a lighhearthed white winged stallion, has been considered throughout the ages as an emblem of sublime imagination and its presence in the grand Seal signifies his never-ending crave for information. The Crescent of Laurels, represents his intellectual aspirations and personal values in pursuit for excellence while the crescent configuration on the laurels represents him of being the second son in the family.

Pink Swan

The figure on the left is the principal significant charge of Maricel. To create her Achievement of Arms, she needs to maintain the standard guidelines of displaying the significant charges of her parents to her Grand Seal. She may also use Aouie's grand seal by replacing pegasus with her pink swan. She may also show her position in her family using lines. Since she is the third sibling, she may use red roses which may be evenly distributed in a semme pattern all over the white shield almost identically like with her mom's charge. 

The Crest

The crest, adopted by nobels, knights and gentlemen, is a secondary distinguishing symbols above the shield. It consists of a silver full-faced helm or helmet used to reflect the rank of the bearer arms. In this arm a wreath of red and silver twisted silken carf is above the helm and over the helm is a red and white mantling, both denoting the academic and medical services of the family.

Below the shield is a scroll with a latin inscription, " Vivat, Crescat, Floreat ", the family motto which when translated means " Live, Grow and Flourish". This latin maxim embodies the ideals and aspiration of the House of Lawsin to prosper as the FAMILY WITH HONORS and MEN FOR OTHERS. Beside the dexter and sinister sides of the shield are the supporters, represented usually by mystical creatures. In the fourth century, with a regal origin, the Unicorn and the Golden Stag have a Christian significance and its presence in the Grand Seal signifies the family's honour and devotion to our Lord God Jesus Christ.

The Blazon

Blazon is the language of heraldry. It provides cryptic description of the Coat of Arms. The armorial bearings of Sir Lawsin are translated as follows: ( English Description ).

The above description is blazoned as : ( Heraldric Version )

The Achievement Of Arms

The Achievement of Arms of Sir Aouie I, was designed by Bench, who is recognized as the foremost authority on heraldry. The Family Council commissioned the artist to be the sole family designer of the House of Lawsin.