Some words on the Doggrell Coat of Arms

 

The Doggrell coat of arms was created in the 19th century by Oliver Doggrell, who had his roots in Gillingham in the county of Dorsetshire.

The crest:

 

- a stag in a salient position with a collar of green leaves around its neck.

- the horn and hoof are in gold, the collar is in emerald green and its mouth in crimson red.

- the crest refers to the connection with Gillingham

 

The wreath:  


Has five twists of silk in silver and crimson red.

 

The shield:

 

Consists of three silver Talbot dogs in a courant position on a crimson background which is cut in half by a silver fess. The dogs refers to the three surviving sons of Oliver Doggrell, the three branches.


The mantle:

 

Foliage in gold.

 

The motto:

 

LIBERTAS, the latin word for FREEDOM is written in black on a golden background.

The original is with Nigel Doggrell.  A copy was presented to us by Eva Doggrell.