ARMS of the Scala of Verona; with the wings of an eagle symbol of the imperial vicariate. Can Grande I (1291-1329); the most famous exponent of the family; was a talented leader and an able politician who extended the rule in most cities of the Veneto. Generous patron; was a friend and protector of the great poet Dante Alighieri. From "Theatre of Arms; namely General Collection of Arms and noble signs of the most illustrious and noble houses that existed at one time and still flourish throughout Italy; illustrated with relevant genealogical-historical notions by Leo and Francesco Tettoni Saladini". Cl. Wilmant and children; Lodi; 1841-1851