A bit of 'nonsence' and an explanation

[Deskpilot]

As you may know, I'm very slowly restoring a Thruster T84 which is more like a T83 with a T500 fuel tank and a rally car seat. A bit of a Frankeinmonster so I'll call it a Thruster Special. I decided on a red, black and silver paint scheme and wanted to add a bit of nose art. Now, we mere mortals are not supposed to have our own coats of arms but I'm guessing quite a few of you would like your own as well as me. Anyway, I decided to create my own, but not as a battle banner which to originals were but more as a historical record for the insignificant person that I am.

 

My surname is Mansfield, and probably originates from Mamesfeld, a district in Germany. It arrived in England about 1300 A.D., maybe earlier and is derived from Mam, a breast shaped hill (mammary), sometimes associated with a river, and Feld, a field suitable for agriculture, a paddock in our present day parlance. Using this info to identify myself, a couple of inverted chevrons to indicate my two families that have been under my roof and protection(twice married), a few Maunches and a sword to represent my wives and children, I've arrived at this.

 

 

A Maunch, is a sleeve of a woman's gown and was extensively used in heraldry

 

 

My wives were/are English and Welsh so one faces the supporting Winged Lion of England, and the other the Dragon of Wales. I have 4 daughters and a son, under arms (RAF), by my first wife.

 

Not being a Knight, I opted for Apollo's helmet as he and I were bowmen at some time in our lives. He is also a healer and I sincerely hope that my compassion has helped to heal some very needy people during my later years.

 

To support my love of flying, my shield it raised above the clouds and my motto translates to

 

"Dare to be different. Think outside the square"

 

I was going to have the whole thing cradled in angels wings but it got a bit OTT and cluttered. Hope you like it. Comments welcome as usual.

 

 

[IBob]

Nice...and an interesting explanation.

 

One thought: it strikes me that we have all been thinking outside the square (or at least endeavouring to) for so long now, there may be nobody left in there thinking.

 

How about 'Think inside the triangle'...and then enigmatically refuse to elucidate further?

 

Or is that unacceptably flippant???

 

 

[Downunder]

Maybe someone (something) wearing the helmet, standing behind the shield?

 

But if you're happy with it, I'm good.....

 

 

[Deskpilot]

Older Mansfield c.o.a's

 

(Irish)

 

No-one wears the helmets. Their type, colour and direction depict your rank. Heraldry is a very interesting subject but don't believe all the arms found on the net.

 

 

 

 

[farri]

My surname is Mansfield.

DP, There is a doctor Michael Mansfield in the Cairns area! CAIRNS ORTHO AND SPORTS - Dr. Mike Mansfield

 

"Dare to be different. Think outside the square"

Absolutely!!! Why not have some art on your Thruster?.... Gees! I just realised what that could imply...LOL.

 

Frank

 

 

[Deskpilot]

Absolutely!!! Why not have some art on your Thruster?.... Gees! I just realised what that could imply...LOL.

Frank

Tattooing my 'thruster' is certainly not on the books thank you. ;-))

 

 

[Yenn]

Is that Wills cigarettes your wif has in her hand. She should know smoking is bad for you.

 

 

[Deskpilot]

Is that Wills cigarettes your wif has in her hand. She should know smoking is bad for you.

If my wife looked that good, at her present age, I'd be a much happier man Actually, she gave up smoking when she found out she had breast cancer many years ago. Runs in her family, not due to smoking.