Heraldry
Symbolism and use of Heraldry throughout World History.
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31st Jul 2021 - Another “ancient” Heraldic Beast, The Phoenix is found in Arms going back centuries before The Middle Ages. Shown in various color pattern …
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31st Jul 2021 - 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 …
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31st Jul 2021 - Another ancient form of symbolism, The Anchor did Not always have “nautical” meaning. It could symbolize a “rock solid determination …
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31st Jul 2021 - Often confused with the “Chess Rook” Heraldry image, The Zule was of Dutch origin. Used as Supporters, The Zule was a stylized Column with …
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31st Jul 2021 - From the 12th Century, The Bat (or Flittermouse), was a popular creature in many Countries Heraldry. They did not necessarily have “evil” …
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31st Jul 2021 - A common “Sea Beast” in many Kingdoms Heraldry, The Sea Horse is an ancient symbol which predates The Middle Ages by Centuries. In Heraldr …
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31st Jul 2021 - Seldom seen and rare, The Piping Beast was a “Chimerical Element'' creature. Constructed of a Bat and Rat-type creature with Human features, the …
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31st Jul 2021 - A Gore is yet another form at dividing a Shield. Seen as a “pulled away” or “elapsed” Canton – The Gore was normally pla …
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31st Jul 2021 - Seen in the 19th Century primarily, Arms of Expectation were used by Noble women on their Arms, to convey possible marriage to a male Arms Holder. The …
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31st Jul 2021 - These are separate (but equal) Arms issued to Royalty – and used in Colonies or Territories that the Ruler has dominion (or possession of). Pers …
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31st Jul 2021 - The use of The Cross in Heraldry, can mean a Religious affiliation. This can be through support or by providing Clergy to The Church. It was also a po …
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31st Jul 2021 - Another early use creature, the mythical Mermaid (or Man), is depicted as having the upper half of a Human and the lower half of a Fish. Often (in the …