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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Ladybranch, post: 68604, member: 44&quot;]Revisiting this thread again this morning in hopes of finding a missed clue in solving the mystery. On rereading the replies, discovered I missed Baker&#039;s important reply, #12, where she IDed the shield&#039;s elements (crossed keys, wheat sheaf, sheep, bell) early on - way before I tried. I thought I had read them all, but truly missed that important one.</p><p><br /></p><p>I reread the OP&#039;s/ Original Poster (Flintlock) reply #11 where he suggested Faith, Hope and Charity. Now that I have finalllllly found the anchor I bet he is right. Kneeling figure holding a processional cross for Faith, woman with anchor for Hope, and Mary holding infant for Charity. The OP also suggested Masonic. The sword type cross dividing the shield also has a Masonic look. The individual elements on the shield may represent a specific Masonic Lodge and location.</p><p><br /></p><p>The Catholic Church and probably the Episcopal/Anglican Church seals, coat of arms, etc... many times incorporate Faith, Hope and Charity symbols as well as the crossed keys (symbol) for St. Peter. I feel if this was a seal for a bishopric, diocese, it would be topped with a bishop&#039;s hat??</p><p><br /></p><p>The busyness of the seal seems unusual for a fraternal order or religious order seal, coat-of-arms. I give up on solving this mystery. </p><p><br /></p><p>--- Susan[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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