Heraldic shield
Category
Hatchments and heraldic shields
Date
Unknown
Materials
paper
Measurements
585 x 460 mm
Order this imageCollection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 287025.1
Summary
One of two painted armorial shields a) all made of cardboard with the Harpur-Crewe family crest and motto 'Degeneranti Genus Opprobrium' (he who departs from this race is dishonoured).
Marks and inscriptions
DEGENERANTI GENUS OPPROBRIUM (he who departs from this race is dishonoured, painted banner beneath the shield on a.)