Why are different Haskell Family Crest or Coats of Arms used?
In the Middle Ages heraldry came into use to distinguish the armoured warriors in tournament and war, and was also placed on seals as marks of identity. As far as records show, true heraldry began in the middle of the 12th century, and appeared almost simultaneously in several countries of Western Europe. The single common feature of all Haskell shields, family crests and coats of arms is the vair or ermine fur pattern on the shield or arms in black and white. Some have an apple tree crest pierced with an arrow. Three mottoes have been used. Arms – Vair argent et sable Crest – On a mount, an apple tree fructed proper. Mottoes – Cragnez Honte- aymez Loyaute – Vincit Veritas – Gardez bien Fear Shame, Love Loyalty – Truth Conquers – Guard well Coats of arms are hereditary awards to individuals from the College of Heralds. Mr. D. Keith Haskell, CMG, CVO Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Brazil 1995-1999 is the only known Haskell to have been awarded his own coat of arms. There is no record of ea
