Domitian become Roman Emperor today. Last of The Flavian Dynasty, Domitian – while restructuring Roman Coinage within The Empire, was considered a Tyrant by his Subjects. He sought to control Roman Morality and even Public thought. A persecutor of early Christians, his “memory” (upon his death) – was officially declared “void” by The Roman Senate.
The practice of “Scaly” was the placement of interconnecting “Scales” (such as with a Reptile or Fish), on the entirety of a Field. The practice was more popular in Germanic Countries. It's reasoning is unknown.