Postby nobilityhouse » Tue Feb 07, 2012 6:33 pm
The arms of Udekem (sable, three hammers, two and one) and their motto: Bello et Jure Senesco (I grow old through war and law) are seen on the viewer's left. They belong to the family d'Udekem d'Acoz who are Princess Mathilde's ancestors. This was/is an armorial family of Flemish Brabant. The shield on the viewer's right is obscured, it is probably for one of the women who married into the family. Cordially, Nobility House.