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Nick
Wilhelmus Norbertus
Henricus Smeulders,
LLM (Hons), MSc (Hons)
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Registered:
The
International Register
of Arms, 24th February
2025 Registration No.
0717 (Vol.4).
Arms:
Argent, between a fess
enhanced
embattled-counter-embattled
with four merlons below
and three towers above
and a base, a triple
headed eagle displayed
Sable beaked and armed
Or.
Helm:
Issuing
from a great helm
affronté, a pair of
bull’s horns the outer
edges engrailed Sable,
adorned with alternating
bands of Sable and
Argent.
Assumed:
12th
of January 2025, The
Netherlands.
Artist:
Alexandr Chernushkin,
Poland.
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The
design of this coat of
arms is rich in symbolic
meaning, reflecting the
personal, academic, and
professional background
of the armiger.
The three towers on the
shield are a direct
reference to the city
arms of Tilburg and
Antwerp, the locations
of the armiger’s Alma
Maters. This element
serves as a tribute to
the academic
institutions that shaped
the armiger’s education
and career.
The four merlons in the
embattled fess symbolize
the composition of the
armiger’s family, with
each merlon representing
a sibling. This detail
highlights the
importance of family
bonds and shared
heritage.
The triple-headed eagle
is a representation of
the Trias Politica—the
separation of
legislative, executive,
and judicial powers.
This powerful symbol
reflects the armiger’s
legal background and
dedication to the
principles of law and
governance.
The great helm was
chosen for its
historical significance
as a battle helmet,
signifying the armiger’s
military background. It
serves as a reminder of
the role of military
service in shaping
personal discipline,
resilience, and honor.
Finally, the crest,
featuring a pair of
bull’s horns, serves as
a reference to the
armiger’s zodiac sign,
further personalizing
the coat of arms and
connecting it to their
identity.
This
coat of arms was
designed by the heraldic
artist Alexandr
Chernushkin of Poland
for the armiger and his
name-bearing
descendants.
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The
Armorial Bearings of Nick
Wilhelmus Norbertus Henricus
Smeulders, LLM (Hons), MSc (Hons)
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