Demidov

Demidov (Demidoff):  ДEMИДОB

On a Maltese Cross arg and encircled by the collar of the Order of St John with its pendant:

Per fess arg and sa, a barrulet or between in chief fesswise three divining rods used to locate mineral deposits vert; in case a hammer erect arg; on a chief gu a cross arg²

The Demidov Family Achievement²

Sources (Blazon):

1. Rietstap, J.B.: ARMORIAL GÉNÉRAL [2éme ed., G.B van Goor Zonen, Gouda 1884]

2. Mandrich, Donald R. & Placek, Joseph A.: Russian Heraldry and Nobility [Dramco Publishers, Boynton Beach, Florida 1992]

3. Unattributed