The "argent" denotes purity.
The "or" denotes stability and worth.
The smelts were peculiarly and pleasingly flavored fish, with pale green back, and silvery white lower part.
It has been said that the presence of fish on Coat-of-Arms, denoted a predominant occupation of an early period.
The olive and laurel denote peace and victory.
Crests were originally a device indicative of high honor, and were worn upon a helm. Later they were placed upon and attached to the shield. It's form and marking indicate a knight.
The emblems of the family later became the emblems of the town of Caudebec.
CAUDEBEC IN AMERICA
A RECORD OF
THE DECENDENTS OF
JACQUES CAUDEBEC,
1700 to 1920
BY
WILLIAM LOUIS CUDDEBACK, M.D.