The Blazon of Arms
Coats of arms originated in the 13th century as designs carried by knights of old on their shields.

Arms
Azure three axes argent handles or.

Crest
Two battle axes as in the arms in saltire passing through an annulet or.

The arms are recorded in
Burke's General Armory/Axtell + crest

The Axtell Coat of Arms probably originated with Col. Daniel Axtell about 1648 - 1650.