EPIPHANY: Attributed Arms of the Magi

In accord with the longstanding custom of attributing armorial bearings to individuals who lived before heraldry existed it was/is commonplace to attribute armorial bearings even to individuals whose very existence can be questioned and cannot be proven. Such is the case with Kaspar, Melchior and Balthazar, collectively known as the Three Wise Men. Even as attributed arms they have a simplicity and clarity that is in keeping with the typical form of more ancient coats of arms. Have a great celebration of the “Little Christmas” known as Epiphany.

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  1. Dwyer Wedvick

    Nice indeed Father !! I have these images as separate images, very similiar at least, in my copy of “The Armorial of Sir David Lyndsay of the Mount” from about 1552 redone in 2018, Vol. 1 by Alex Findlater. If uou might give me your source, it would be much appreciated. Best Wishes ! Dwyer Wedvick

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