With the installment of Byzantine Emperor Kantakouzenos, The Byzantine Civil War begins. Lasting until 1347, his ascension was questioned by so-call “Pretender”, John V. Losing thousands of men and territory, Kantakouzenos will be allowed to retire to a Monastery (and live out the remainder of his life).
A Garb is a Medieval “bundle”of Wheat (after harvest). It's first recorded use in Heraldry was around 1244. It was also referred to as an “Oatsheaf”. It could impart both “fertility” and “Manor Lord”.