MHG and EMHG
Feb. 13th, 2008 10:40 amOn some of the illustrationsin the Hofkleiderbuch (Abbildung und Beschreibung der Hof-Livreen) des Herzogs Wilhelm IV. und Albrecht V. 1508-1551 - BSB Cgm 1951, you can see the initials MHG or EMHG on the sleeve.
MHG
EMHG displayed on sleeve
After doing some sleuthing, I've determined that it was not the Duke's family motto. Their family motto was "In Trau Vast" according to this page
So this is my best guess of what the letters mean:
E - Eifer which according to my dictionary means "Eagerness, zeal, ardour, fervour, passion
M - Meines
H - Herzog
G - Gott
So perhaps a motto for the servants of the Duke? "Eifer für Meines Herzog und Gott"
Translation: Zeal for My Duke and God
(also posted to the Armour Archive)
MHG
EMHG displayed on sleeve
After doing some sleuthing, I've determined that it was not the Duke's family motto. Their family motto was "In Trau Vast" according to this page
So this is my best guess of what the letters mean:
E - Eifer which according to my dictionary means "Eagerness, zeal, ardour, fervour, passion
M - Meines
H - Herzog
G - Gott
So perhaps a motto for the servants of the Duke? "Eifer für Meines Herzog und Gott"
Translation: Zeal for My Duke and God
(also posted to the Armour Archive)