Item 45: Heraldry of [Chevalier Anne-Cesar de] “La Luzerne” [French Language], Mid-Late 18th Century
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 45
Dates
- Created: Mid-Late 18th Century
Creator
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Heraldry
Condition Note:
Good [first document]: parchment is just beginning to yellow; no noticeable stains, tears, or damage; ink may be slightly faded. Fair [second document]: parchment is yellowing; document ripped in half
Measurements:
5 in. x 3 ½ in. [first document]; 1 in. x 6 ¼ in. [second document]
Title:
La Luzerne.
Description:
The following document displays the heraldry of Chevalier Anne-César de la Luzerne, date unknown. The document contains the description of a “blue [background] with an affixed cross of gold filled with five shells of gules.” Luzerne became the French minister to the United States in 1779 and returned to France in 1784. He was a staunch supporter of the American Revolution and greatly influenced the development of the new government in Philadelphia.
Location:
Philadelphia (Pa.)
Transcription:
[First document]
La Luzerne.
[Heraldry]
D’azur à la croix ancrée d’or chargée de cinq co-quilles gueules.
Translation Attempt: La Luzerne. [Heraldry] Azure with an affixed cross of gold filled with five shells of gules.
Translation Attempt: La Luzerne. [Heraldry] Azure with an affixed cross of gold filled with five shells of gules.
Creator
Repository Details
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570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu