The Michael Braun Coat of Arms

​The Shield, or Escutcheon, on which the arms is displayed, is "the coat of arms of Count Konrad, Hessian Prince, of Thuringia, who joined the Tuetonic Order (in Marburg) in 1233 and who died as head of this order in 1240." The coat of arms of the German Order is also shown on the shield at bottom left.

The Crest is the crown of the coat of arms of the city of Darmstadt, where Michael Braun was born. For the occasion of the 25th year reign, the Grand Duke granted the city of Darmstadt the right to picture the crown of the grandduchy over the city's coat of arms. The "Arms with the crown is still today the binding coat of arms for Darmstadt."

The Motto "Est-Concordia-Fratrum,"taken from the Braun arms of Mrs. Elizabeth Brown Huntley, interpreted, means "There is Harmony of Brothers."

​The Mantling, or Lambrequin, is from the coat of arms of the Dan Nicholas family, descendants of Michael Braun. The mantling represents the cloth or leather scarf thrown over the helmet and shoulder areas of the original Arus-Bearer as protection from the elements of 'weather or foe's weapons.

Colour Meanings:

Azure: (blue)  The colour azure denotes loyalty and truth and also signifies divine contemplation and Godliness.

Gules: (red)  Military valour and courage. Red is the warrior's colour and symbolizes the desire to serve one's country.

Argent: (silver) The metal argent represents peace and security. It also signifies everlasting charity and clear conscience.