Heraldry
Symbolism and use of Heraldry throughout World History.
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31st Jul 2021 - Used to denote association with a Religious Pilgrimage, The “Shell” was also used in many French Heraldic pieces. Normally 8 “bands& …
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31st Jul 2021 - Similar in use to a Charge that is “Debruised”, a Surmounted Charge is the practice of placing 1 image over another (such as a circlet or …
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31st Jul 2021 - Seen in use in some European Nations, the Use of Astrological Symbols (known as Zodiac), were of common use. Based on Greek and Roman mythology, the p …
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31st Jul 2021 - Little is known of these “Chimerical Element” creatures. Said to “exist” in Swamps and Marshes throughout England and Scotland …
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31st Jul 2021 - An image shown and identified as a “Ford” or “Ford Proper”, was positioned on the extreme bottom of The Shield Base. It is see …
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31st Jul 2021 - “Determined” and “Fierce”, The Medieval Heraldic Badger was very popular in the early Middle Ages. Seen in the 12th Century, T …
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31st Jul 2021 - Similar with regards to the Heraldry term “Armed”, Barded is used exclusively for Horses. If a Horse shown on a Crest or Coat of Arms is b …
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31st Jul 2021 - The Broom was a common plant seen and used in early Medieval Arms. It was first used around the Reign of England's King Henry II. It is portrayed in n …
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31st Jul 2021 - As is used in a fireplace, the use of Andirons in Heraldry is not uncommon. Often, the heads of Canines were used. As such, they are often called &ldq …
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31st Jul 2021 - A long seen Medieval Beasts on Arms and in Heraldry, The Manticore was derived from The Bestiaries of the Era. Derived from the 12th Century, they wer …
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31st Jul 2021 - “Strength” and “Wisdom” as traits, The Owl is actually a skilled bird of prey (hunter). The use of The Owl goes back to the 12 …
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31st Jul 2021 - The use of this symbol in Heraldry is quite ancient (and among the first). Seen as the trait of “Latent Strength”, it is also used to repr …