Cross: Avellane

Cross avellane (Period)

Cross avellane (Period)

The “cross avellane” was described by Guillim, 1610 [191], as resembling the filbert nut (avellana in Latin).  No period examples of its use in arms have been found, but it’s been accepted for Society use.

Fiadhnait ó Ghlinne Alainn bears:  Per fess embattled sable and Or, three crosses avellane counterchanged.

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