— Pio-Ulski Crest (Świńka)

The Pio-Ulski/Pioulski family carried the Świńka arms and according to Wiki, this is its history …

«Świńka is one of the oldest coats of arms in Poland. According to legend, the history of the Świńka family began in 712, when a certain Biwoj, squire to Queen Libusza, gave her a giant boar that he had hunted down in the forest. The queen rewarded him with the coat of arms, the village of Świny in Silesia, and her daughter.»

 

Świńka Coat of Arms

BLAZON – OF – ARMS

‘ARMS’ PIO-ULSKI

Gules, a boar’s head contourne, couped proper, and from the base, a dexter arm embowed, vested azure, opening the mouth of the boar.

‘CREST’

Out of a crown proper, a demi-maiden issuing affrontee, vested argent.

‘MOTTO’

1412

PIO-ULSKI

This coat-of-arms dates from the year 1412.

The red background used in the shield signifies military strength and fortitude, it was the colour used by a warrior or martyr.

A boar’s head was both a symbol of hospitality and a most important feudal offering.

The arm is the symbol of a laborious and industrious person.

A crown represents royal or seigniorial authority.

The maiden issuing signifies grace and beauty, her white clothing is a sign of purity and innocence.