W., F. S · Boston, D. Lothrop and company · leaf 145
great familyof Montrose, who, for unknown reasons, either■■^^ have never found favor in the sight of heiresses,or have preferred to select their brides wherethe glitter of ducats gave no added lustre totheir charms. Besides these, we find Allusive^^*^*^**•Arms, arms that have been chosen because of… … Colonna. of the escutcheon a white column with a golden base and crown isseen. This was given to the family by the Emperor Louis ofBavaria, to show his gratitude to Stefano Colonna, who being atthat time chief senator of Rome, crowned Louisin the Capitol, contrary to the express wish ofthe Pope. In…
Heraldry
Internet Archive · Allen County Public Library · Public Domain Mark 1.0. Free to use for anything.
