Posted By:	Jose Etienne Saldana
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	Subject:	Family Crest / Blazon Pensils and Pennons of Saldanas
	Post Date:	June 07, 2002 at 17:16:21
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	Forum:	Saldana Family Genealogy Forum
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This family has Judeo-Christian origins in northern Spain(Palencia Province)situated between Leon and Burgos. The Saldana Family Escudo(heraldic crest) is composed of the following elements: the coat of arms has a green(vert)background.In the center is a silver-toned castle tower.Under the tower is a gold-colored crossbow (ballesta).Over the castle is depicted a knight's helmet with three white ostrich feathers. Interpretation of coat of arms : 1. VERT = hope,joy, love 2. Castle Tower = safety and security 3. Crossbow = readiness for battle 4. Helmet w/ostrich feathers = willing obedience and serenity El escudo de la familia : un trasfondo verde.En la parte central del blason: una torre de un castillo (color de plata) . Bajo la torre, una ballesta dorada. Sobre la torre , un casco de guerra con tres plumas de avestruz. Simbolismo y interpretacion : El color verde = esperanza,gozo,amor La torre del castillo: seguridad y bienestar La ballesta = disposicion para la batalla El casco con plumas = obediencia voluntaria y sentido de serenidad