HERALDRY OF THE HOUSE OF LEMAVIA
The heraldry of the Lords of Lemavia is rich in Crusader symbology.
The left half displays the honors bestowed by the King Ferdinand III (Saint Ferdinand) on those Crusaders who died fighting the muslim invaders at the Battle of Baeza, on November 30th 1227[1]. These are eight X Crosses of Saint Andrew (the day the battle was fought) on a red field representing the blood of martyrs. Six bezants represent the tribute paid by muslim Princes who were captured at that battle.
The right half displays a crowned rampant sable lion, symbol of the Royal blood carried by the House of Lemavia.
All this framed by a red field, once more representing the sacrifices made by the House during the Crusades and Reconquista.
Six golden tree leaves or ''panelas'' represent the descendance and their duty to carry on the principles of the family[2]. Noblesse Oblige.
In accordance with its rich history, the lineage has been granted several other Coats of Arms.
[1] Argote de Molina (1588): "Nobleza de Andalucía". "Asimismo tomaron for orla muchos de los caballeros que fallecieron en esta empresa ocho aspas de oro, en campo de sangre [...] y otros tomaron la aspa por divisa porque el dia del glorioso apostol San Andres vencieron a los moros".
[2] http://blogdeheraldica.blogspot.com/2008/02/corazn-y-panela.html