Keywords: Von Linne Coat of Arms.png Swedish House of Nobility Coat of Arms of Carl von Linné Carolus Linnaeus from his Letter of Nobility The crest is a twinflower one of Linnaeus' favourite plants The shield is divided into thirds red black and green for the three kingdoms of nature animal mineral and vegetable in Linnaean classification; in the center is an egg to denote Nature which is continued and perpetuated in ovo Motto FAMAM EXTENDERE FACTIS to expand fame/reputation by deeds The Swedish House of Nobility Copper plate hung in the Great Hall Author PD-Art DEFAULTSORT Linne von Linné coat of arms Coats of arms of Swedish noble families |