How to decipher the escutcheons?
Each Golden Fleece escutcheon is built up according to a certain pattern. The schedule shows the elements and the associated terms. Knights who died before the Chapter in The Hague have different Coats of Arms. Here, the helm, crest and covers are missing, and the caption usually states “trespasses” Medieval French for “deceased”.
Knights who died before the Chapter in The Hague have different Coat of Arms. Here, the helm, crest and covers are missing. Sometimes, the caption states “trespasses” Medieval French for “deceased”.
