Kapsser, Sixtus, Doctor of Physic, German Scientist (c.1560).
Arms: On a compartment in base a trefoil slipped.
Crest: Out of a ducal coronet two Eagle's wings displayed, each charged with a cinqfoil.
Motto: 'Wie Got Wil'.
(Ex-Libris, 1560).

Kellerman, François Christophe, Duc de Valmy, (1735-1820), Marshal of France, of Alsace.
Arms: Party per fess Gules and Argent, in chief a cross Argent, in base a three pointed mountain Vert supporting at its summit an estoile Gules. Overall a chief Gules semée of estoiles Argent. The shield ensigned with the coronet of a French Duke of the 1st Empire.
(Reitstap).

Kennedy, Alfons, German Noble (c.1769).
Arms: Argent, a chevron Gules, between three crosses crosslet fitchée Sable.
Crest: On a ducal coronet a Dolphin naient Sable.
(Ex-Libris, by Count von La Rosée, c.1768).

Kennedy, James, Bishop of Saint Andrews, (1408-1465), Scottish Ecclesiast: (youngest son of Sir James Kennedy of Dunure and Mary Stewart, daughter of King Robert III of Scotland).
Arms: Argent, a chevron Gules, between three crosses crosslet fitchée Sable, all contained within a double tressure flory counter flory of the second.
Crest: A Falcon displayed.
Supporters: Two Hares (?).
(Seal, 15th century).

Kennedy of Culzean, Sir Thomas, (c.1549-1602), Scottish Nobleman.
Arms: Argent, on a chevron Gules, between three crosses crosslet Sable, a fleur-de-lis for difference (of the field?), all within a double tressure flory counter-flory of the second.
Crest: A Dolphin embowed proper.
Supporters: Two Pelicans closed Argent.
Motto: 'Avise a la Fin'.
(Portrait, c.1590).

Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, (1917-1963), American President.
Arms: Sable, three helmets Or, all within a burdure party per saltire Gules and ermine.
Crest: A forearm encased in armour erect in pale, the hand holding four arrows fesswise, between two Olive branches, all proper.
(Office of Chief Herald of Ireland).

Ker (Carre) of Cavers-Carre, Scottish Noble (c.1700): (married Margaret Wauchope of Edmonston).
Arms: (The shield impaled): Dexter, Gules, a chevron Argent, charged with three mullets of the field, within a bordure chequy of the second and first (Ker of Cavers): Sinister, Quarterly: 1 & 4, Azure, a crescent between two mullets in chief Argent, and a garb in baseOr (Wauchope): 2 & 3, Or, a cross engrailed Sable (Raith of Edmonston).
Crest: A Stag's head erased proper, tined Or.
Motto: 'Tout Droit'.
(Armorial Panel, 1700).

Ker of Ferniehurst, Andrew, 1st Lord Jedburgh, Scottish Noble (c.1662): (created Lord Jedburgh 1662).
Arms: Gules, a chevron Argent, charged with three mullets of the field. The shield contained within a cartouche and ensigned with the coronet of a Scottish Baron.
(Engraving, by Sir Godfrey Kneller, of his Relative the 1st Earl of Marchmont, 1698).

Ker, Robert, 1st Earl of Somerset, (d.1645), Knight of the Garter, Lord High Treasurer of Scotland, Scottish Courtier.
Arms: Quarterly: 1st & 4th, Gules, on a chevron Argent three mullets of the first, in the dexter chief point one of the Lions of England (Ker): 2nd & 3rd, Or, a Lion rampant (Gules?). The shield ensigned with the coronet of an English Earl and surrounded by the Order of the Garter.
(Silver-Cased Watch, by David Ramsey, circa 1615).
Arms: (The shield impaled): Dexter, A chevron charged with three mullets, in dexter chief a Lion passant guardant (Kerr): Sinister, On a bend, between six crosses crosslet fitchée, a crescent (Howard). The shield ensigned with the coronet of an English Earl and contained within a cartouche.
(Engraving, by Renold Elstracke).

Kerkdal, Franz Hye, Edler von, German Noble (c.1911).
Arms: Party per fess, Vert and Sable, a fess Or, between in chief an open book bearing the letters 'NEQUID' of the last, and in base a church of the third.
Crest: A Latin cross Or, between two Buffalo's horns each parted per fessVert and Sable and charged with a fess Or.
Motto: 'Pro Ecclesia et Jure'.
(Armorial Woodcarving, by Hans Gänzer, 1979).

Ketz, Wolfgang Andreas Rem von, Austrian (?) Noble (c.1588).
Arms: Quarterly: 1 & 4, Paly of four: 2 & 3, A mount of three peaks in base: Overall an inescutcheon charged with a Ram statant.
(Ex-Libris, 1588).

Ketzel, Ulrich, German Noble (c.1462), of Nüremberg: (made a pilgrimage to the Holy Sepulchre at Jerusalem in 1462).
Arms: Sable, on a triple peaked mountain in base Or, a Monkey sejant Argent, holding in its dexter hand an apple of the second and gorged about the waist with a collar of the last.
Crest: On a wreath of the colours Or and Sable, a mountain and monkey, as in the arms.
(Armorial Memorial Plaque, 15th century).

Kidd, William, (c.1650-1701), Scottish Pirate and Privateer.
Arms: Argent, two bars Azure, all within a bordure Sable charged with eight escallops Or.
Crest: The head and shoulders of a Woman proper, her gown Gules.
(Portrait, 1701).

Killigrew, Thomas, English Playwrite (c.1650).
Arms: Argent (Or?), a double headed Eagle displayed, within a bordure (of the first?), semée of eight roundels.
(Portrait, by William Sheppard, Showing Enamelled Shield on Dog's Collar, 1650).

King, James, Lord Eythen, Baron Sanshult, (1598-1652), Governor of Vlotho, Lieutenant General of the forces of H.G. The Duke of Newcastle, Major-General and Colonel of the Dutch Horse and Foot, Scottish (Royalist) General: (Lord Eythen in the peerage of Scotland and Baron Sanshult in the Peerage of Sweden).
Arms: Azure (?), a fess (Gules?), charged with three round buckles (or?), in chief a demi-Lion rampant issuant contourné (Or?). The shield surmounted by a helmet held by two savages.
Crest: A demi-Lion rampant contourné (Or?).
Supporters: Two Savages (holding the helmet rather then the shield).
(Portrait, Skokloster Castle, Sweden, 1623).

King of Newmiln, William, Provost of Elgin, (d.1715), Scottish Notable: (married Margaret Cumming of Lochtervandich).
Arms: (Two shields accolée): Dexter, on a fess, between a Lion's head erased in chief and a mullet in base, three round buckles Gules (King of Newmilne): Sinister, Azure, three garbs Or (Cumming).
Crest: A dexter hand holding a dagger.
Motto: 'Audaces Fortuna Juvat'.
(Armorial Carving, c.1700).

King, John, (c.1559-1621), Bishop of London, English Ecclesiast.
Arms: A Lion rampant between three crosses crosslet.
(Engraving, by Francis Delaram).

Kinloch of Kinloch and Aberbrothy, Dr. David, (1560-1617), Personal Physician to King James VI & I, of Scotland.
Arms: Azure, on a chevron Gules between in chief two mascles Or and in base a Boar's head proper a mullet of the third.
(Portrait, 1614).

Kirkcaldy of Grange, Sir William, (c.1520-1573), Scottish Soldier and Noble.
Arms: Gules, a chevron, between three stars in chief and a crescent in base Or.
Crest: A Man's head, with the face looking upwards proper.
Motto: 'Fortissima Virtus'.
(Burke).

Kleberger, Johannes, German Noble (?) (c.1526).
Arms: Gules, on a mount of three points in base Argent, three trefoils attached to as many stems slipped Vert.
Crest: A demi-Man vested Gules, holding in his dexter hand three trefoils attached to as many stems, as in the arms, and in his sinister hand a panache of roses proper.
(Portrait, by Albrecht Dürer, 1526).

Kleist, Heinrich von, (1777-1811), German Poet.
Arms: Argent, on a bar Gules between two Wolves courant of the last three roses of the field.
Crest: Three roses Sable, seeded Argent, radiating as many lances contourné of the last.
(Volborth).

Kneller, Sir Godfrey Kniller called, (1646-1723), German Painter and Engraver to the Court of William III, of Lübeck: (knighted 1691).
Arms: Quarterly: 1, Gules, two roses in fess Argent: 2 & 3, Argent, an Eagle's wing displayed in sinister fess and an Eagle's claw in dexter fess combattant: 4, Or, two roses in fess Gules: Overall an inescutcheon Argent, charged with a fleur-de-lis.
Crest: An Eagle rising reguardant, the dexter wing displayed.
(Armorial Bookplate, by GeorgeVertue, 1701).

Knollys, Lettice, Countess of Leicester (c.1585), English Noblewoman.
Arms: Gules, a chevron Argent, charged with three roses of the field, seeded Or, slipped Vert.
Crest: An Elephant passant Argent.
(Portrait, by George Gower, circa 1585).

Knöringen, Johannes Aegolf von, Bishop of Augsburg (c.1574), German Ecclesiast.
Arms: Quarterly: 1 & 4, Party per pale Azure and Argent: 2 & 3, Sable, an annulet Argent. The shield contained within a cartouche and ensigned with a bishop's mitre.
Crests: Dexter, Out of a ducal coronet a fan crest party per pale Azure and Argent, surrounded by the eyes of Peacock's feathers: Sinister, On a cushion in base an annulet, crowned, emerging from the crown a panache of ostriche feathers Sable.
(Ex-Libris, c.1574).

Knowles, William, Lord, Baron Grayes, Viscount Wallingford, (later Earl of Banbury), Treasurer of His Majesties Household, Waiter of his Majesties Court of Wardes and Lyveries, Knight of the Most NobleOrder of the Garter, and one of His Majesties most honourable Privy Council (c.1616).
Arms: Quarterly: 1 & 4, Azure, crussily Or, a cross sarcelée (recercelée?) of the last: 2 & 3, Gules, on a chevron Argent three Roses of the field seeded Or and slipped Vert. The shield contained within the collar of the Order of the Garter and ensigned with the coronet of an English viscount.
Crest: An Elephant passant Argent.
Supporters: Two Antelopes Argent, mained and armed Or.
Motto: 'In utrum que paratus'.
(Heraldic Illumination, 1616).

Kollonitz, Sigismund von, Cardinal-Archbishop of Vienna (c.1730), Austrian Ecclesiast.
Arms: (The shield consisting of four palets): 1, Gules, a fess crosy Argent: 2, Gules, on a fess Argent, between in chief a cramplin of the last, and in base a Lion rampant of the second, a bar Sable: 3, Sable, in chief a caltrop Argent: 4, Gules, on a fess Argent, between in chief a Lion rampant of the last, and in base a cramplin of the second, a bar Sable: Charged overall on the third palet with an inescutcheon quarterly, 1 & 4, Argent, a Lion rampant Sable, 2 & 3, Gules, a Catherine wheel Or. The oval shield contained within a cartouche ensigned with an ecclesiastical hat supporting on either side of the shield fifteen tassles Gules. Behind the shield an archbishop's pastoral staff.
(Ex-Libris, c.1730).

Komnenos, David, Emperor of Trebizond, (d.1462), Greek Ruler.
Arms: Argent, a Cockatrice Or, langued, armed and membered Gules.
Crest: Out of a ducal coronet Or a Cockatrice of the last, langued, armed and membered Gules.
Mantling: Argent and Gules.
(Conrad Gruenenburg, Wappenbuch, 1483).

Königsmarck, Carl Johann, Graf von, Herr von Stegholme, Westermeetz, Retenbourg und Newhaven, Swedish Soldier and Diplomat (c.1682).
Arms: Quarterly: 1 & 4, A Lion rampant, holding in its dexter gamb a key (the lion in the fourth quarter contourné): 2, A Chevalier contourné: 3, A Church. Overall an inescutcheon pily fesswise.
Crests: 1, A demi-Lion, holding in its dexter gamb a key: 2, A demi-Man, habited and crowned, holding in his dexter hand a trefoil (?) slipped: 3, A demi-Man, holding in his dexter hand a pennon, and in his sinister hand a trefoil slipped.
Supporters: Two Lions rampant.
(Engaving, by R. White, 1682)

Kosciuszko, Tadeusz Andrej Bonaventura, (1746-1817), Polish Soldier in Service of U.S.A.
Arms: Gules, three bars alessée Argent.
(Reitstap).

Kraft, N.N., German Scribe (c.1298).
Arms: A bend.
Crest: Two Buffalo's horns each charged with a fess.
(Tombstone, Church of the Holy Trinity, Ulm, Württemberg).

Kraft (family), German Noble (18th century).
Arms: Gules, a bend Or.
Crest: Two Buffalo's horns Gules, each charged with a fessOr.
(Ex-Libris, 18th century).

Kress von Kressenstein, Christof, German Noble (c.1530).
Arms: A sword in bend, the point in dexter chief. The shield contained within a cartouche.
Crest: Out of a ducal coronet, bearing at each point the eye of a Peacock's feather, a Man's head and shoulders, vested and wearing a chapeau supporting five eyes of Peacock's feathers, holding between two tusks in his mouth a sword fesswise, the point to dexter.
(Ex-Libris, c.1530).

Kress von Kressenstein, Christophorus Hieronymus, German Noble (c.1650).
Arms: A sword in bend sinister, the hilt in base, the point in chief.
Crest: Out of a ducal coronet a man's head and shoulders, the man holding between the teeth a sword fesswise, the point to sinister, and wearing a crown. The whole achievement surrounded by a laurel wreath.
(Ex-Libris, c.1650).

Krognos, Oluf Mouridsen, Danish Noble (c.1577).
Arms: Three escallops in bend.
Crest: (Two Eagle's wings displayed each charged with an escallop?).
(Marriage Portrait, Oluf Mourdisen Krognos and Anne Hardenberg, 1577).

Künzingen, Wachsmut von, German Minnesinger (c.1300).
Arms: (On shield) Azure, two fish naiant fesswise in pale Or.
Arms: (On banner) Azure, four fish naiant fesswise in pale Or.
Crest: Two fish erect in pale Or.
(Minnesinger Miniature, Manesse Codex, c.1300-10).

Lacy, Franz Moritz, Graf von, (1725-1801), Imperial Soldier, of Austria.
Arms: Quarterly: 1 & 4, Or, an Eagle displayed Sable beaked membered and crowned of the last: 2 & 3, Gules, a dexter arm embowed in armour (and in the 4th quarter a sinister arm embowed) Argent holding a sabre of the last piercing a Human head proper. A chief chequey Argent and Sable charged with a swOrd in fess Argent environed by a Laurel wreath Vert. Overall an inescutcheon Argent crownedOrand bearing a Lion rampant Gules crowned of the second.
Crests: 1, An Eagle, as in the first quarter of the arms: 2, A demi-Lion issuant Gules: 3, A sword erect environed with a Laurel wreath.
Supporters: Two Griffins segreant Or, each holding a banner, the dexter bearing the arms shown in the first quarter, the sinister bearing the arms shown on the inescutcheon.
Motto: 'Maritus Augeretur Honores'.
Mantling: 1,Or and Sable: 2, Sable and Vert: 3, Argent and Sable.
(Reitstap).

La Fayette, Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert Motier, Marquis de, (1757-1834), Chevalier de l'Ordre Royal et Militaire de Saint Louis, French Soldier and Statesman, of the Auvergne.
Arms: Gules, a bend Or, all within a bordure vair. The shield ensigned with the coronet of a French Marquis. Suspended from the shield the cross of the Order of St. Louis.
(Volborth & Reitstap).

Lake, Bibye, (1684-1744), English Notable.
Arms: Tierced in pale, 1, Out of the sinister side of the tierce a dexter arm embowed in armour holding a sword erect bearing a banner on its blade, 2, On a bend, between six crosses crosslet fitchée, a mullet pierced, 3, Party per fess dancettée, three mullets counter-charged.
Crest: A Chevalier on his horse.
(Engraving, by R. White, 1694).

Lally (Tollendal), Thomas Arthur, Comte de, (1702-1766), French Soldier.
Arms: Argent, three Eaglets displayed reguardant in chief Gules, each holding an Olive branch in its beak Vert: in base three crescents contourné (2,1) Azure. The shield ensigned with the coronet of a French Count.
Motto: 'Inta Minatis Fulget Honoribus'.
(Reitstap).

Lambarde, William, (1536-1601), English Historian of Kent.
Arms: Gules, a chevron vair, between three lambs passant guardant Argent.
Crest: A Stag's head erased, the tines inverted, proper.
Motto: 'Deo Patriae Tibi'.
(Engraving, by George Vertue).

Lamoricière, Louis Christophe Léon Juchault de, (1806-1865), French General, of Normandy.
Arms: Argent, a chevron Gules between three trefoils Vert.
(Reitstap).

Lancaster, Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, Leicester and 'Ferrariis', (c.1280-1322), English Noble: (grandson of King Henry III of England).
Arms: Gules, three Lions passant guardant Or, over all a lebel of three points, charged with three fleurs-de-lis on each point.
Crest: A Wyvern.
(Seal, Baron's Letter to the Pope, post-1296).

Lanchals, Pierre, Knight, (k.1488), Councillor of Maximilian of Austria and Comptroller of his Estates and Finances, Flemish Noble: (executed by the rebellious citizens of Bruges in that city's main square).
Arms: On waves of the sea in base a Swan.
Crest: On a wreath of the colours, a Swan's head between two sets of wings addorsed.
(Armorial Carving, Church of Our Lady, Bruges, Belgium).

Langwert von Simmern, Gottfried, German Noble (c.1728).
Arms: Sable, a fleur-de-lis Or, a label of three points Azure. The oval shield contained within a cartouche and ensigned with the coronet of an untitled German Nobleman and an Abbot's mitre. Behind the shield a crozier in bend.
Motto: 'Fac ea quaema ... ri ens facta fuilse voles'.
(Ex-Libris, 1728).

Lannes, Jean, Duc de Montebello, (1769-1809), Marshal of France.
Arms: Vert, a sword erect in pale Or, a chief Gules semée of mullets Argent.
(Reitstap).

Lannoy, Hue de, Seigneur de Santes, Knight of the Golden Fleece, (c.1384-1456), Burgundian Knight.
Arms: Argent, three Lions rampant Vert, a bordure engrailed Gules.
Crest: Out of a ducal coronet Or a Unicorn's head Argent, armed and mained of the first, langued Gules.
Mantling: Argent and Gules.
(Complainte des hérauts d'armes).

Lannoy, Jean, Seigneur de, Knight of the Golden Fleece, (1410-1493), Burgundian Knight.
Arms: Argent, three Lions rampant Vert. The shield surrounded by the collar of the Order of the Golden Fleece.
Crest: Out of a ducal coronetOra Unicorn's head Argent.
(Knight's Plate, St. Rombout's Cathedral, Mechlin, Belgium).

La Pèrouse, Jean-François de Galaup, Comte de, (1741-1788), Chevalier de l'Ordre Royal et Militaire de Saint Louis, French Naval Commander and Explorer, of Languedoc.
Arms: Azure, a Wall in base embattled of three pieces Argent, cemented Sable, in chief three estoiles Or (alternative: three mullets Or). The shield ensigned with the coronet of a French Count. Suspended below the shield the cross of the Order of St. Louis.
(Reitstap).

La Rochefoucauld, François, Duc de, (1613-1680), French Writer, of the Ile-de-France.
Arms: Barry of eight Argent and Azure, three chevronels, the point of the topmost couped Gules. The shield ensigned with the coronet of a French Duke.
Supporters: Two Men proper.
Motto: 'C'est mon plaisir'.
(Reitstap).

Laspiur, José de, Don, Marquis de Villalta, (d.1715), Fieldmaster of the Spanish Infantry.
Arms: Quarterly: 1 & 4, Or, a Griffin segreant Gules: 2 & 3, Gules, a Tower Or. The shield ensigned with the coronet of a Spanish Marquis. Behind the shield eight banners (Gules, Or, Argent, Gules), two muskets and two halbards crossed in saltire.
(Heraldic Illumination, 18th century MS.).

Latimer, Hugh, Bishop of Worcester (c.1555), English Ecclesiast.
Arms: Gules, a cross flory Or, overall a bend Azure, semée-de-lis Or.
(Portrait, 1555).

Latour, Blanche de, Abbesse de Cusset, French Ecclesiast.
Arms: Quarterly: 1 & 4, Azure, a Tower Argent between four fleurs-de-lis Or: 2 & 3, Or, a Maunche (?) Gules. The shield suspended upon an Abbesse's staff.
(Heraldic Illumination, 15th century).

Lattre de Tassigny, Jean Marie Gabriel de, (1889-1952), Marshal of France, of Picardy.
Arms: Azure, a fess Or between in chief three mullets Argent and in base three Ducklings of the last, beaked and membered Gules.
(Reitstap).

Laudon, Gideon Ernst, Freiherr von, (1717-1790), Imperial Soldier, of Austria: (raised to the Imperial Baronage 5 March 1759).
Arms: Azure, on a bend cotised Or, three Lion's heads erased, the first Gules, the second Argent, the third of the field.
Crest: Two Bear's legs crossed in saltire proper surmounting three Ostrich feathers Gules, Argent and Azure.
Supporters: Two Savages, their waist's environed with Ivy, each holding a club proper.
(Reitstap).

La Vallière, Louise Françoise de la Baume le Blanc, Duchesse de, (1644-1710), Mistress of King Louis XIV of France.
Arms: Party per fess Or and Gules, overall a Lion rampant party per fess Sable and Argent.
(Reitstap).

Lauhn, Friedrich Rudolf, Pfalzgraf, German Noble (c.1770).
Arms: Quarterly: 1 & 4, (Sable?), a Lion rampant Or, crowned: 2 & 3, Gules, on a compartment in base (Sable?), a Turkey (?) Argent.
Crests: Dexter, out of a ducal coronet a demi-Lion rampant issuant Or, crowned: Sinister, Out of a ducal coronet a Turkey (?) holding in its beak a worm.
(Ex-Libris, c.1770).

Lee, Robert Edward, (1807-1870), American (Confederate) General, of Virginia.
Arms: Gules, a fess chequey Or and Azure between eight billets Argent.
Crest: A Squirrel feeding on an Acorn, seated upon the limb of an Oak tree eradicated, all proper.
(Volborth).

Lefevre, François Joseph, Duc de Danzig, (1755-1820), Marshal of France, of Alsace.
Arms: Party per pale: Dexter, Azure, a dexter arm embowed Argent holding a swOrd of the last, the hilt Or: Sinister, Or, on a fess Vert, between in chief two Eagle's wings displayed Sable and in base a cross patée of the last, a woman between two men passant combatant Argent. Overall a chief Gules semée of mullets Argent. The shield ensigned by the coronet of a Duke of the 1st Empire.
(Reitstap).

Le Fevre, Jean, Sire de Saint Rémy, (b,c,1395), French Herald with the English Army at Agincourt, First King of Arms of the Order of the Golden Fleece (1431), French Herald.
Arms: Quarterly: 1 & 4, Azure, seven bezants (3,3,1) Or, a chief of the last: 2 & 3, Azure, crussily Or, a Lion rampant Argent, crowned of the second.
Crest: A Bull's head erased Or.
Mantling: Azure doubled Or.
(Illuminated MS., 15th century).

Leiningen-Westerburg, Reinhard, Graf zu, German Noble (c.1530).
Arms: Quarterly: 1 & 4, Crussily fitchée, a cross: 2 & 3, Three Eaglets displayed.
Crests: Dexter, An Eagle's wing displayed, charged with a roundel thereon the arms appearing in the first quarter of the shield: Sinister, An oak tree eradicated proper.
(Ex-Libris, c.1530).

Le Nevre, Peter, Norroy King of Arms (c.1704), English Herald.
Arms: (The shield impaled): Dexter, A cross, on a chief party per pale a Lion passant guardant between in dexter a fleur-de-lis and in sinister a key erect (Norroy King of Arms): Sinister, A cross charged with five fleurs-de-lis, in dexter chief a crescent for difference (Le Nevre). The shield contained within a cartouche.
(Seal, 1704).

Lerchenfeld-Prennberg, Franz Ludwig Anton, Freiherr von, German Noble (18th century).
Arms: Quarterly: 1 & 4, Gules, a chevron Argent charged with a Seagull (?) rising, its dexter wing displayed: 2 & 3, Argent, on a mount of three peaks in base Vert, as manypoplar (?) trees of the same: Overall an inescutcheon fusily Argent and Gules. The shield contained within a cartouche and ensigned by the coronet of a German Baron. Behind the shield two lances crossed in saltire, the dexter charged with the Virgin Mary holding in her dexter arm the Saviour and in her sinister hand a sceptre, standing on a cloud in base, the sinister charged with three poplar trees, as in the arms.
(Ex-Libris, 18th century).

Lersner, Achilles August, German Burger (18th century).
Arms: Party per fessOrand Azure, in chief a Lion passant Argent [sic], in base a pale of the first. The oval shield contained within a cartouche.
Crest: A demi-Lion rampant issuant Argent, between two Buffalo's hOrns Azure, each charged with a fess Or and sprouting four ostriche feathers of the first.
(Ex-Libris, 18th century).

Leslie, Euphemia, Countess of Ross, (c.1381), Scottish Noblewoman.
Arms: An Eagle displayed charged on the breast with three shields fesswise: the larger central shield Gules, three Lions within a double tressure flory counter-flory Argent (Ross): the dexter shield Argent, on a bend Azure three oval buckles Or (Leslie): the sinister shield Azure, three garbs Or (Buchan).
(Seal, c.1381).

Leslie, John, Lord, Master of Rothes, Scottish Noble (c.1715): (son of John, 8th Earl of Rothes).
Arms: Quarterly: 1 & 4, Argent, on a bend Azure, three Buckles Or (Leslie): 2 & 3, Or, a Lion rampant Gules, surmounted of a ribband Sable (Abernethy): Overall a label of three points Argent. The shield ensigned with the coronet of a Scottish Earl.
Crest: The head and wings of a Griffin couped Or.
Supporters: Two Griffins proper, beaked, winged and armed Or.
Motto: 'Grip Fast'.
(Archery Medal, 1715).

Leslie of Balquhain, William, Scottish Privy Councillor, Benefactor of Aberdeen University (1669), Scottish Noble.
Arms: Argent, on a fess Azure, three buckles Or.
(Armorial Carving, Mitchell Hall, University of Aberdeen).

Lettow-Vorbeck, Paul Emil von, (1870-1964), German General, of Pomerania.
Arms: Argent, a fess Gules pierced by an anchor in pale proper.
Crest: Three Heron's feathers Or.
Mantling: Argent and Gules.
(Reitstap).

Leven, Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of, (1580-1661), Scottish Soldier.
Arms: Quarterly: 1 & 4, Azure, a Thistle proper ensigned with an Imperial crown Or (augmentation): 2 & 3, Argent, on a bend Azure three buckles Or (Leslie). The shield ensigned with the coronet of a Scottish Earl.
Crest: A demi-Chevalier in complete armour holding in the dexter hand a dagger erect proper, pomel and hilt Or.
Supporters: Two Chevaliers completely armed, each holding in the external hand the banner of Scotland.
Motto: 'Pro rege et patria'.
(Burke).

Leverett, John, Governor of New England (c.1650).
Arms: Argent, a chevron between three Leverets courant Sable.
(Seal, c.1650).

Liancourt, André de, French Fencing Master (c.1686).
Arms: Azure, two swords crossed in saltire Argent. The shield ensigned with a nobleman's helmet.
(Frontispiece: A. de Liancourt, Le Maistre d'Armes, Paris, 1686).

Liddell, Duncan, Doctor of Medicine, Benefactor of Aberdeen University (1561), Scottish Intellectual.
Arms: Argent, on a bend, between a Mastiff's head in chief and a Greyhound's head in base couped Gules, three stars (mullets) of the field.
(Armorial Carving, Mitchell Hall, University of Aberdeen).

Lilburne, John, Leveller Leader, English Notable (c.1646).
Arms: Three water bougets, in chief a crescent for difference.
(Engraving, by G. Glo:, 1646).

Linnaeus, Carl von Linné, called Carolus, (1707-1778), Swedish Botanist: (ennobled 1757).
Arms: Party per pairle Gules, Sable and Vert, a pairle Argent. Charged overall with an oval inescutcheon Azure, bearing another oval escutcheon of the fourth, the inescutcheon radiating three crowns in pairle contourné Or. The shield contained within a manteau ermine doubled Gules surrounded by two Lillies proper extending from the wreath of the helm.
Crest: A double-headed Lily between two Holly leaves, doubled over in chief, proper.
Motto: 'Famam Extenderefactis'.
(Volborth).

Linschoten, Jan Huyghen van, (b.1563), Dutch Author and ExplOrer.
Arms: Quarterly: 1 & 4, Argent, a saltire lozengy Gules: 2 & 3, Argent, a Lion rampant Sable. The shield ensigned with a tournament helm contourné.
Crest: Three Ostrich feathers Sable, Gules and Argent.
Mantling: Sable doubled Gules.
(Title Page, Linschoten's Journal, Published 1596).

Liskirchen, Johannes von, German Noble (c.1602).
Arms: Argent, three labels of five, four and three points respectively, Vert.
Crest: On a ducal coronet a Talbot sejant, gorged about the neck with a colar.
Motto: 'Lis Ecclesiae'.
(Ex-Libris, by Crispin van den Passe, c.1602).

Liszt, Franz, (1811-1886), Austro-Hungarian Composer.
Arms: (Of the head of the family, the Ritter von Liszt) Quarterly: 1 & 4, Gules, a Horse saliant Argent: 2 & 3, Azure, three palets Argent, on a fess Gules a mullet (6) of the second.
Crests: Dexter, a demi-Unicorn Argent: Sinister, Two Eagle's wings displayed Azure, each charged with three palets Argent, on a fess Gules a mullet (6) of the second.
(Volborth).

Littelbury, Sir Humphrey, English Knight (temp. Edward II).
Arms: Argent, two Lions passant guardant Gules.
Crest: A Man's head vested within a coif (proper?).
(Tomb Effigy, Holbeach Church, co. Lincolnshire).

Livingstone, Alexander, 7th LOrd, 1st Earl of Linlithgow, (d.1622), Scottish Noble: (raised to comital status 1600).
Arms: Quarterly: 1 & 4, Argent, three cinqfoils pierced of the field Gules, contained within a double tressure flory counter-flory Azure (Livingstone): 2 & 3, Sable, a bend between six billets Or.
Crest: A demi-Savage, holding a club, all proper.
Supporters: Two Savages proper, each environed about the waist and head with leaves Vert.
Motto: 'Seasa Pais'.
(Heraldic Illumination, Armorial Register of Sir David Lyndsey of the Mount (Secundus), 1598-1600).

Llywelyn, Dafydd ap, Prince of North Wales (after 1240), Welsh Ruler: (son of Joan, illegitimate daughter of King John).
Arms: Quarterly Or and Gules, four Leopards counter-charged.
(Seal, c.1250).

Lobkowitz, Philipp, Fürst von, Herzog von Sagen, Austrian Ruler (c.1725).
Arms: Quarterly of six (2,2,2): 1, Or, a Bull's head caboshed Sable: 2, Gules, a demi-Angel issuant (Argent?): 3, Azure, three mullets (8) Argent, in base a mount of three peaks: 4, Azure, a Lion rampant Or: 5, Paly of six Or and Sable: 6, Or, an Eagle displayed Sable: Overall an inescutcheon Quarterly, 1 & 4, Party per fess Argent and Gules, 2 & 3, Argent, a double-headed Eagle displayed Sable. The oval shield contained within a manteau Supported from an archducal bonnet and crown.
(Ex-Libris, c.1725).

Löffelholz von Kolberg, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich, German Noble (c.1775).
Arms: Quarterly: 1 & 4, Gules, a Bull passant Argent: 2 & 3, Argent, a bend Azure, charged with three conical chapeaux of the field. The oval shield contained within a Rococo cartouche.
(Ex-Libris, c,1775).

Logan of Restalrig, Robert, 7th Laird of Restalrig, A Participant in the Gowrie Conspiracy (1600), Scottish Noble (c.1596): (married as his second wife Janet Kerr)
Arms: (The shield impaled): Dexter, Quarterly: Or, three piles, their points conjoined in base, Sable (Logan): 2, Or, an Eagle displayed Sable (Restalrig of that Ilk): 3, Argent, three papingoes Vert (Hume of Fastcastle): Sinister, Gules, on a chevron Argent, three mullets of the first (Kerr).
(Armorial Carving, Tombstone of Janet Kerr, 1596).

London, George, Master of His Majesty's Royal Garden Park, English Gentleman and Gardener (c.1697).
Arms: Three towers. The shield cotained within an architectural cartouche.
(Engraving, from Dryden's Translation of Virgil, 1697).

Long of Broughton Gifford, Robert, (d.1620), English Herald.
Arms: Crussily, a Lion charged on the shoulder with a crescent, all between two flaunches Azure.
(Funeral Brass, Broughton Gifford, 1627).

Longespée, William, Earl of Salisbury, English Noble (c.1226): (son of King Henry II of England by the Fair Rosamond).
Arms: Azure, six Lioncels rampant Or.
(Tomb Effigy, Salisbury Cathedral).

Loredan, Leonardo, Doge of Venice, Venetian Noble (c.1508).
Arms: Barry of six pieces Argent and Azure, on a chief of the first, three apples(?) slipped Sable. The arms contained within an oval cartouche and ensigned with an antique crown Or.
(Venetian Workshop Sign, Carpenters' Guild, late 16th century).
Arms: Barry of six pieces Argent and Azure, on a chief of the first, three apples(?) slipped Sable. The shield a bouché.
(Illuminated MS., Commission to Giovanni Mauro, Captain of a Venetian Trading Expedition, 1508).

Lorraine, Charles de, Duc de Mayenne, (1554-1611), French Soldier.
Arms: Quarterly of six (3,3): 1, A cross potent, charged between its arms with four crosses potent (Kingdom of Jerusalem): 2, Semé-de-lis: 3, Barry of eight pieces: 4, On a bend three Eagles displayed: 5, Semé of trefoils sliped, two Fish embowed addorsed: 6, Semé-de-lis.
(Engraving).

Lorraine, Philippe Emanuel de, Duc de Mercoeur, French Soldier (c.1595).
Arms: Quarterly of eight: 1, Gules, five bars Argent: 2, Semé-de-lis: 3, Argent, a cross potent, charged between all of its arms with four crosses potent all Or (Kingdom of Jerusalem): 4, Three pallets: 5, Semé-de-lis: 6, A Lion rampant reversed: 7, A Lion rampant: 8, Two Fish embowed addorsed between four trefoils sliped. Charged overall with an escutcheon Or, bearing on a bend Gules, three Eagles diplayed Argent (Duchy of LOrraine). The shield ensigned with the coronet of a French 'Duc et Pair' and surrounded by the collars of the Orders of St. Michael and the Holy Spirit. The entire achievement contained within a medallion pendant from the top of the engraving.
(Engraving, by P. Thomassinus, 1595).

Löwenfeld, Balthasar von, German Noble (17th century).
Arms: Quarterly: 1 & 4, Party per fess, in chief a Lion rampant, on a base Gules, two bars wavy (Sable?): 2 & 3, On a mount in base Vert, a Lion rampant. The shield contained within a cartouche and ensigned with the coronet of a German Count.
(Ex-Libris, 17th century).

Lucan, George Charles Bingham, 3rd Earl of, (1800-1885), British Field-Marshal, of Co. Galway, Ireland.
Arms: Azure, a bend cotised between six crosses pattée Or. The shield ensigned by the coronet of an Earl in the peerage of Ireland.
Crest: On a mound Vert a Hawk, its wings addorsed proper.
Supporters: Two Foxes Azure, each gOrged and chained Or, standing on a compartment Vert.
Motto: 'Spes Mea Christus'.
Mantling: Argent doubled Gules.
(Burke).

Ludlowe, Edmund, English (Parliamentarian) Politician (c.1649).
Arms: (The shield impaled): Dexter, A chevron between three (Eagle's?) heads erased: Sinister, A chevron between three (mullets?).
(Seal, King Charles I's Death Warrant).

Luetzow, Ludwig Adolf Wilhelm, Baron von, (1782-1834), German Military Commander.
Arms: Or, a scaling ladder in bend Sable.
Crest: Out of a demi-Tower Gules a panache of Peacock's feathers between two sceptres flory.
(Volborth).

Lumey, Wilhelm, Baron von, Commander of the 'Sea Dogs' (c.1574), of Holland.
Arms: Or, a fess chequey Argent and Gules, in chief a demi-Lion issuant of the third armed and langued Azure. The shield ensigned with the coronet of a German Baron.
(Portrait-Engraving, c.1574).

Lumley, John, 1st Lord, English Courtier (c.1560).
Arms: Grand Quarterly: 1 & 4, Argent, a fess Vert, between three Popinjays proper: 2 & 3, Quarterly, 1 & 4, Fretty, 2 & 3, (Or?), lozengy. The shield contained within a cartouche.
(Portrait, circa 1560/1565).
Arms: A fess between three Popinjays.
(Armorial Carving, Obelisk, 1590)

Luther, Martin, (1483-1546), German Religious Reformer.
Arms: Azure, a rose Argent, seeded of a heart Gules charged with a Latin cross Sable, all within an annulet Or. The shield ensigned with a Laurel wreath proper.
(Portrait, by Hans Holbein and Enamelled Wall Carving, c.1540).

Luttrell, Sir Geoffroi, (d.1343), English Knight.
Arms: Azure, a bend between six Luttrels (martlets) (3,3) Argent.
Crest: A fan-crest charged with the arms.
(Luttrell Psalter, circa 1342)

Lützerode, Lothar Friedrich Adam, Freiherr von, German Noble (c.1780s).
Arms: Gules, a bend lozengy of three pieces Argent. The oval shield contained within a Rococo cartouche and ensigned with the coronet of a German Baron.
Supporters: Two Lions passant reguardant below the shield.
(Ex-Libris, by J.F. Volckart, 178?).

Lyndsay of the Byres, Sir William, Lord, Scottish Noble (c.1390).
Arms: Gules, a fess chequey Argent and Azure, in chief three mullets Or.
Crest: A demi-Swan Argent.
Supporters: Two Wyverns rampant.
(Seal, c.1390).

Lyon, Mister Alexander, Chanter of Moray, (d.1541), Scottish Ecclesiast.
Arms: Argent, a Lion rampant Azure, within a double tressure flory counter-flory of the last.
(Armorial Carving, Bishop's Palace, Elgin).

Lyttleton of Longford, Edward, English Soldier (c1568).
Arms: Quarterly of Twenty Four: 1, Argent, a bend cotised Sable, overall a bordure of the second, charged with eight bezants (?): 2, Argent, on a chevron Sable, between three escallops of the last, a crescent for difference (Or?): 3, Argent, a fess (Gules?), between four lucies (of the last?): 4, Argent, a Lion rampat Sable, overall a fess counter-compony (Or and Azure?): 5, Sable, a Lion rampant Or, a bordure Argent: 6, (Azure?), a Lions rampant Or, a bordure of the last: 7, Bendy (Gules and Or?): 8, Azure, three garbs contained within a double tressure flOry counter-flOryOr(Buchan?): 9, Barry Argent and Azure, overall twelve martlets in Orle Sable (Valence?): 10, Or, three escutcheons barry of six vair and Gules: 11, (Gules?), a bend lozengy Argent: 12, Argent, a chief (Sable?) charged with three crosses Or: 13, Or, two Lions passant Sable (Dudley?): 14, Gules, on a saltire Argent a martlet Sable (Neville, LOrd Furnival?): 15, Or, a bend between six popinjays: 16, Argent, a fret (Azure?): 17, Argent, a Lion rampant: 18, Argant, six fleurs-de-lis Or, a chief dancettée of the first: 19, (Argent?), on a chevron, between three Lion's heads erased, as many roundels (of the field?): 20, Gules, a fess between six crosses crosslet Or: 21, Chequey Or and Azure, a chevron ermine: 22, (Gules?) semée of crosses crosslet, a chevron Argent: 23, (Azure?), a Lion passant guardant (Or?): 24, (Or?), a fess between two chevronels (Sable?).
Crest: A Boar's head erased (proper?).
(Portrait, 1568).