Lis coat of arms

Lis
Details
Battle cry Lis, Orzy Orzy, Strzępacz
Alternative names Bzura, Sikora, Strępaca, Lisy, Murza, Vulpis
Earliest mention 1306 (seal)
Families
Cities Jędrzejów, Rydzyna

Lis (Polish for "Fox") is a Polish coat of arms. It was used by many noble families of Clan Lis.

The legend of the coat of arms

In 1058 Duke Casimir I the Restorer while chasing the pagan Lithuanians and Yotvingians who devastated Polish lands, came to Sochaczew. He sent a knight of the Lis Clan (Fox Clan) to scout the region for enemies. When the knight came across a river he met a strong enemy unit. Unable to attack them alone, he decided immediately to shoot a lighted arrow into the air to call for reinforcements. Help arrived soon and defeated the enemies. A grateful Casimir granted the brave knight a new coat of arms with an arrow in the escutcheon and his former sign - the fox - was placed in the crest.

Notable bearers

Notable bearers of this coat of arms have included:

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