Heraldry

Symbolism and use of Heraldry throughout World History.

Arms of Pretension

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/arms-of-pretension 31st Jul 2021 - These are Coats of Arms and Shield “claimed” by Succession, Sovereignty or Office. Actual “possession” of which is not necessa …

Bend Engouled

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/bend-engouled 31st Jul 2021 - To “Engoul” a image in Heraldry, means to have a Bend (Line), being “devoured” be twin “Beast Heads” (one top faci …

Christian Symbolism

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/christian-symbolism 31st Jul 2021 - A popular practice in early to late Middle Ages Heraldry was the incorporation of Christian symbolism into one's Arms. These were even more varied tha …

Simurgh

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/simurgh 31st Jul 2021 - Another “ancient” Beast, The Simurgh dates back to the 7th Century. More commonly called a “Persian Peacock”, The Simurgh impa …

Scorpion (Beast)

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/scorpion-beast 31st Jul 2021 - Popular in some Countries around the 16th Century, The Scorpion is characterized as a “Venomous” and “Dual Loyalty” attribute. …

Sea Mew

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/sea-mew 31st Jul 2021 - An aquatic Bird, The Sea Mew is actually The Sea “Gull”. Representing the attribute of “Hope”, The Mew was popular among Sea S …

Fleur-de-Lys

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/fleurdelys 31st Jul 2021 - A common and very iconic symbol, The Fleur-de-Lys is seen throughout English and French Heraldry (among Royal and Nobleman, alike). The symbol has lon …

Arms of Descent

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/arms-of-descent 31st Jul 2021 - Similar to Succession Arms, Arms of Descent are the direct issue to 1st born male heirs to a Title or Office. An example would be a Duke or Earl's Son …

Shield Points

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/shield 31st Jul 2021 - A Shield in Heraldry is divided into numerous parts. These parts are then “mapped” out with the particular images and symbols to be used i …

Field

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/field 31st Jul 2021 - The Field is considered the main front portion of a Shield or Coat of Arms, upon which is place the symbolism (figures and shapes) called “Charg …

Tincture

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/tincture 31st Jul 2021 - The “Tincture” of Heraldry is nothing more than the primary colors used in the painting and embellishment of a Coat of Arms or Crest. The …

Attitude

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/attitude 31st Jul 2021 - The term “Attitude” in relation to Heraldry, means the positioning of any placed “Mythical Beasts, Creatures or Animals”. The …