The
Blazon of Arms of the ancient family
‘de FILBY’ was found
in records at the Norwich Library and is taken from the book ‘The
Norfolk Armoury’ by Benjamin
Mackerell, (ref;
Vol.2 page 81)
The Filby Association received authority for its use from the
Norfolk and Norwich Record Office, and a copy of the blazon was prepared
and posted in All Saints Church at the village of Filby during the familie's 1971
gathering., a copy of which is shown above.
The
Filby Blazon;-
Argent
an escutcheon between an orle of martlets gules centre shield with a
border of martlets on a silver background.
Which
is;-
A
red centre shield on a silver background which has a border of
‘martlets‘ (birds). ‘Gules’
(red) is the indicator for Mars and means Military prowess and
Magnanimity.
To
date a Filby Crest has not been found, therefore our Filby Coat of Arms
does not support a Crest on its Helm;-
The Helm – this is the
knights helmet, and the type denoted the rank of the bearer.
It is not actually part of the Crest but merely a supporter for
it. The closed Helm denoted an
esquire or gentleman and is a steel helmet; the steel helmet is always
placed sideways.
The
Torse -
this is a rolled up scarf, also known as a Crest wreath,
it is a twisted ribbon of two or more tinctures, of which six are
visible on the Crest. (It was
originally used to hide nuts and bolts used to secure the Crest to the
Helm).
To
date no Motto for the Filby Coat of Arms has been found.
