Ostrogski Coat Of Arms
Baklay (Latin: Baca - Perl, Latin: Laius - white (without chatoyancy)) is a Ruthenian coat of arms of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. It traces its roots to the Prince of Turov and often associated with the Ostrogski family who trace their origin to Sviatopolk II of Kiev.
It was used by several szlachta (noble) families during the times of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth.
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