Thorns

Thorns

Thorns, Crown of: this sacred emblem is very similar to the other chaplets(q.v.) already described. It is borne in arms of a private family and in the insignia of a See.

Argent, a cross Tau gules, in chief three crowns of thorns vert--TAUKE, Sussex.

Azure, a crown of thorns or, between three saltires or--See of CAITHNESS, Scotland.

Three, two, and one; a term often used in blazon, q.v., to shew the position of six charges.