James Burnes, F.R.S., Knight of the Guelphs of Hanover.

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Description

Title: James Burnes, F.R.S., Knight of the Guelphs of Hanover.
Creator: Burritt, Alice
Contributor: Burnes, James
Publication Place: Great Britain
Description: A coat of arms in the center of a circle, divided into two main horizontal portions, with a horse and two crowns featured in the upper half; a diagonal slash, another smaller crest, and several ermine spots throughout. Surrounding this is the phrase Nec Aspera Terrent. The circle itself is bordered by a wreath of oak laves, and features a knight's helmet at the helm. The entire design is surrounded by elaborate mantling, and above features an eagle rising out of a battlement on the left-hand side, and a broken but leaved oak tree at center of a crown on the right. Below, with a large cross-shaped medal in its lower center, is a banner featuring the motto Ob Patriam Vulnera Passi.
Extent: 8.7 cm x 6.2 cm
Language: Latin

Format: still image
Genre: Bookplates
Resource Type: Prints & Photographs
Subject (Name): Burnes, James
Subject (Topic): Amorial
Birds
Crown
Helmet
Heraldic bookplates
Lions
Physicians
Shells
Shield
Shields

Access: Public
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