Smyth of Damma

arms of the Smyths of Damma, viz. : gules, between two falcons' wings conjoined and displayed argent, on a pile ermine, a chief indented azure ; crest, on a helmet and wreath, argent and gules, a dove close bearing an olive branch, both proper ; motto, DITAT SERVATA FIDES

• Carrigan, William. The History and Antiquities of the Diocese of Ossory. Vol. 3. Dublin: Sealy, Bryers & Walker, 1905. Pages 443-4. Internet Archive

Grant of Arms, 1635:

I, the sd Thomas Preston, Esqr. Ulvester King of Armes, wth ye assent & consent of ye sd Earle, have assigned given, & granted unto the aforesd William Smith, these armes and crest ffollowing (vizt.) Gules between two Falcons wings conjoyned & displayed Argent, on a Pile Ermine, a Chief indented Azure & for his crest on a Helmet, and Wreath of his coulours (vizt.) Argent & Gules, A dove close bearing an olive branch, boath proper, Gorged with a Gemew Or, beaked & leged Gules

JRSAI: Transactions of the Kilkenny Archaeological Society, vol.1 (1849-51), Pages 260 - 264. HathiTrust Digital Library

Own work.

gules, between two falcons’ wings conjoined and displayed argent, on a pile ermine, a chief indented azure; crest, on a helmet and wreath, argent and gules, a dove close bearing an olive branch, both proper