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Heraldry HElp?

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For a story I'm writing, I need to (quickly) know the proper way to describe these two coats of arms:

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And yes, I know I'm being lazy...! <g> Thanks in advance!
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Wolf: Reward from perseverance in long sieges and/or hard industry
I think the cross may be Knights Templar, but not totally sure.
The first one might be of interlocking chevrons and chevron: Protection; Builders or others who have accomplished some work of faithful service.
They interlock to form two mascles and mascle: Persuasive

This link may help

Edit: it's not Knights Templar it's the Maltese cross

So the second coat might indicate: doctor, or a family long involved in medical service.
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There was a time I was fairly up on heraldic terminology, but not anymore. Sorry.
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Could try here, though if you've been looking for information on heraldry you've probably already found that.
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