A rectangular decorative headpiece featuring a repeating symmetrical pattern of scrolled vines and floral motifs.

THE MOTTO OF THE NOBLE

AND MOST DISTINGUISHED MAN, ERASMUS

RULAND of Tronhofen, etc., most worthy Governor original: Præsidis; meaning a presiding official or administrator of the Monastery named for the Blessed Gate original: Monasterij á beata porta denominati; likely referring to the Cistercian Abbey of Heilsbronn, often called "Fons Salutis," or the "Porta Coeli" (Heaven’s Gate) monastery, etc.

original: Faciem tuam Domine requiram; a direct reference to the Latin Vulgate text of Psalm 27:8

Since we are a multitude subject to thick darkness,
    Unless you, O pious Christ, illuminate us with your countenance,
I myself, O Lord, with a deep-set mind,

WILL SEEK YOUR FACE,

May it show me a safe path through the mountain ridges original: iuga; literally "yokes," but frequently used to describe high mountain passes or difficult heights.
Just as Saul recognized Jesus, whom he first persecuted,
    And thereby delivered his own eyes from the darkness A reference to the conversion of St. Paul (formerly Saul of Tarsus), who was physically blinded by a divine light on the road to Damascus before his spiritual "eyes" were opened to the Christian faith.

A diamond-shaped decorative tailpiece featuring symmetrical floral and vine scrollwork.