Heraldry
Symbolism and use of Heraldry throughout World History.
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/marine
31st Jul 2021 - The term “Marine” in Heraldry terms, is used to denote The Sea. In particular is the often used misnomer of “Sea Monster”. The …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/gyron
31st Jul 2021 - The Gyron was part of the “Gore” symbols “family” of strange imagery used on some Medieval Arms. Located on the upper left or …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/sea-lion
31st Jul 2021 - Unlike the “actual” Sea Creature, The Sea Lion of Medieval Heraldry was quite different. Shown as Part-Lion and Part-Fish, they were first …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/key-charge
31st Jul 2021 - The Key can symbolize either Religious affiliations or one who provides “security”. They are considered a Charge. Normally, they are color …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/dimidation
31st Jul 2021 - Considered an early Heraldic styles, Dimidation involved the impalement of 1 image (on The Dexter), with another. Causing very “colorful and cre …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/chamfron
31st Jul 2021 - The Chamfron in Heraldic symbolism was the facial armor worn by a Knights Warhorse. Such symbolism was incorporated in Arms to denote Knighthood or co …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/battering-ram-battle-honor
31st Jul 2021 - The image of a Battering Ram (a Siege instrument shown as a long wooden log with a metal Ram's Head), was common in the early and mid Middle Ages. It …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/bee-charge
31st Jul 2021 - A popular and oft used Charge “Insect” on Medieval Heraldry, The Bee was portrayed as seen in nature. Seen as “Industrious” an …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/badge
31st Jul 2021 - Badges were Armorial Devices that were not part of one's Coat of Arms. There are 3 classifications of usage: Livery, Official and Corporate. Bestowed …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/balance
31st Jul 2021 - The use of The Balance (or Weight) is another ancient and common image used in some Shields and Arms. It has several meanings. Obviously, The Balance …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/dragon
31st Jul 2021 - One of the earliest and most seen of Heraldic Beasts, The use of The Dragon had many implications (both Good and Bad). Seen as “Strength”, …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/adoption
31st Jul 2021 - When one is “adopted” into a Titled Family (or Royalty), in some cases – Peerage of Arms is awarded. Often, some symbolism is used t …