Heraldry

Symbolism and use of Heraldry throughout World History.

Masoning

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/masoning 31st Jul 2021 - Like they “Maily” style, “Masoning” was the covering of a Shield (Field) – with a brick-like pattern.It could be used to …

Compartment

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/compartment 31st Jul 2021 - The “Compartment” seen on a Coat of Arms was normally the symbolism of rocks, earth, water or some other “natural Base”, upon …

Quarterly

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/quarterly 31st Jul 2021 - This term applies to an Cross symbol painted onto a Coat of Arms or Shield. The square sections of each portion (4), are called “The Quarterly&r …

Grant of Arms

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/grant-of-arms 31st Jul 2021 - To be Granted Arms was the procedure by which a person was legally awards a Coat of Arms. The Granting of Arms was used for NEW Arms Holders. The prac …

Nebuly

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/nebuly 31st Jul 2021 - The Nebuly was a pattern line drawn on certain Coats of Arms, that were made of bulbous extensions. The were used to symbolize clouds (but were painte …

Erasure

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/erasure 31st Jul 2021 - An Erasure in the symbolism that give the appearance of the image or symbol having been “torn off” to the viewer. This style could be used …

Cabled

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/cabled 31st Jul 2021 - To “Cable” Arms or a Crest, simply means the added imagery of Ropes or Chains added throughout one's Coat of Arms. Meanings varied by Titl …

Annuletty

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/annuletty 31st Jul 2021 - This term is applied to Charges and some Attributes, in which the same terminates in rings or circular patterns. They are commonly seen on Religious A …

Attainder

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/attainder 31st Jul 2021 - This process is the removing of one's Arms (as in a forfeiture). Such acts were rare, but did happen. The English Civil War was a prime example of Arm …

Billet

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/billet 31st Jul 2021 - A Billet was a brick-like symbol found on some Coats of Arms. They could be paired or single. It has been linked to building or supporting (but not al …

Bend Line

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/bend-line 31st Jul 2021 - A Bend was a Line drawn from the Upper Dexter to the Lower Sinister of a Shield. It can be used with or without Charges of other symbols.   &nbs …

Arms of Succession

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/arms-of-succession 31st Jul 2021 - These are Arms that “descend” to Heirs by Family title. Considered rare under “layman” Arms, the practice is still conveyed by …