Heraldry
Symbolism and use of Heraldry throughout World History.
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31st Jul 2021 - These are Coats of Arms and Shield “claimed” by Succession, Sovereignty or Office. Actual “possession” of which is not necessa …
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 …
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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 …
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31st Jul 2021 - Another “ancient” Beast, The Simurgh dates back to the 7th Century. More commonly called a “Persian Peacock”, The Simurgh impa …
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31st Jul 2021 - Popular in some Countries around the 16th Century, The Scorpion is characterized as a “Venomous” and “Dual Loyalty” attribute. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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31st Jul 2021 - The term “Attitude” in relation to Heraldry, means the positioning of any placed “Mythical Beasts, Creatures or Animals”. The …