Heraldry

Symbolism and use of Heraldry throughout World History.

Senmurv

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/senmurv 31st Jul 2021 - From 7th Century Persia, The Senmurv was Half-Dog (with the Wings and Back portion of a Bird). It was rarely seen in English Coats of Arms. It's exact …

Panache

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/panache 31st Jul 2021 - To “Panache” in Heraldry terms, was the addition of feathering to a Coronet on a set of Arms. Normally tinctured naturally, Panache's were …

Tasseling

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/tasseling 31st Jul 2021 - To “Tassel” an image in Heraldry is the attachment of a colored cording to any Charge, Achievement or Supporter. Helms (Helmets) could be …

Flaunche

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/flaunche 31st Jul 2021 - A Flaunche in relation to a Shield or Coat of Arms is a Charge (symbol), consisting of a pair of concave indentations (one of each side of a Shield or …

Varied Field

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/varied-field 31st Jul 2021 - Another form of Fielding used on Coats of Arms and Heraldry is a Varied Field. A Varied Field incorporated MANY different patterns and placements. Fro …

Arrondi

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/arrondi 31st Jul 2021 - In Heraldry terms, The Arrondi is a “slanted” or “tilted” Cross - which normally takes up the entirety of The Shield. The desi …

Line of Partition

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/line-of-partition 31st Jul 2021 - The Line of Partition in Heraldry is identified as any dividing line that separates the Shield. They can be straight or have embellishment. They can b …

Cotise

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/cotise 31st Jul 2021 - The Cotise was a series of smaller lines used to highlight a Line of Partition. These smaller lines could be colored. They were used for enhancement. …

Charge

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/charge 31st Jul 2021 - A Charge was the primary image or symbols used to convey Achievements on Shields and Coats of Arms. A there was no limit to the number of Charges used …

Salamander

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/salamander 31st Jul 2021 - Part of The Lizard (and Newt) Family, The Salamander has a long history in Heraldry. Seen in wide used from the 14th through 16th Centuries, one of th …

Sea Serpent

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/sea-serpent 31st Jul 2021 - Often misnamed (more appropriately called a “Marine Serpent”), this beast is a very common feature in Heraldry. They are often portrayed a …

Birds of Prey

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/birds-of-prey 31st Jul 2021 - Falcons, Eagles and Hawks are part of The Raptor classification of birds. Fierce predators, they are known for their Swiftness and Accuracy. Tenacious …