The Elements of a Coat of Arms – Heraldry Essential heraldic pieces The Elements of a Coat of Arms. The primary components of heraldry and their individual meanings are fascinating to those researching their surname history or coat of arms. The essential parts...
Coat of Arms mottoes – some have mottoes and some don’t. They are an optional component of a Coat of Arms. In England, they are not alluded to or mentioned in a patent of arms. However, a herald will happily add it if so desired. There are two main schools...
There are only seven colours in heraldry – listed below together with the heraldic term and their meanings. Heraldic Colours Red (Gules) = Military fortitude and also magnanimity Blue (Azure) = Loyalty and in addition, truth Black (Sable) = Constancy, and...
The Heraldic Artists even today, have a formidable challenge. Whilst he may enjoy considerable freedom, within certain limits, the objects in the coat of arms and crest, their colours, disposition and symmetry may not alter. Unfortunately, attempts by layman and even...
Supporters in heraldry are figures usually stand on either side of the shield and depicted holding it up. These figures may be real or imaginary animals, human figures, and in rare cases plants or inanimate objects. Often these can have local significance. For...
Heraldry Through The Ages It is generally of the belief that in its beginning, heraldry originally had a strong military purpose. Men in armour were very difficult to recognise. For example, William the Conqueror had to remove his helmet in the midst of the battle of...
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