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l’Ordre du Sainct Esprit
France, between 1583 and 1585
MS M.927. Fol. 010r

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Heraldry, French: Jean Jacques de Suzanne -- Escutcheon decorated with the heraldry of Jean Jacques de Suzanne: sable three annulets argent
; surmounted by crown and surrounded by two collars one knotted and interspersed with scallop shells of the Order of the Holy Spirit, and one of interlocking M's alternating with fleur de lis of the Order of Saint Michael, oval medallion of Archangel Michael (transfixing dragon?) and Maltese Cross of the Order of the Holy Spirit in which is dove; above all, crest, out of torse on helmet proper is eagle displayed, scrolling foliage.



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