Heraldry
Symbolism and use of Heraldry throughout World History.
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31st Jul 2021 - The Heraldic symbol known as The Cross Fourchy, was a popular image used by Crusading Nobles to The Middle East, around the 12th Century AD. The Fourc …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/cross-cercelee
31st Jul 2021 - Originating from France around the 15th Century AD, The Cross Cerecelee was later known as The ''Anchor Cross''. A traditional Christian Cross symbol, …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/label
31st Jul 2021 - A Label is a Line (set on a Shield). It normally placed over another Charge. It has a number of smaller bar extensions coming down from it. This symbo …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/diapering
31st Jul 2021 - In simple terms to “Diaper” a Coat of Arms, was to “fill in” any vacant spaces with color or symbolism. This could be the heav …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/pisan-cross
31st Jul 2021 - An early heraldic symbol of The Crusades, The ''Pisan Cross'' was first designed in 1017 by Catholic Pope Benedict VIII. It was originally used to ide …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/armorial-dress
31st Jul 2021 - This term applies to the style of clothing seen and depicted on Effigies used on Coats of Arms (mostly withing a Tomb). In the case of a Nobleman who …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/rebus
31st Jul 2021 - The use of the “Rebus” was popular in Medieval Ecclesiastical Society -as a form of symbolism with their Coats of Arms. The term “Re …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/morthead
31st Jul 2021 - The Morthead in Heraldic symbolism is symbolic of Death. It is shown as a Human Skull and is often placed in Crests (above a Coat of Arms). They can b …
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31st Jul 2021 - The Wild Boar (or Pig), was a respected image. Hunters knew them to be “Fierce and Unyielding” Prey. The first “known” use of …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/cartyne
31st Jul 2021 - Another rare Heraldry beast, it has the body and horns of a Bull. Flames issue from all openings in the head of the creature. Shown white, with golden …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/sheep
31st Jul 2021 - Widely seen and used in Arms (in many Countries), The Sheep was the “backbone” on many Medieval Societies. Food and clothing were derived …
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31st Jul 2021 - A Gonfalon was a specially designed Flag, upon which was placed one's Coat of Arms. The Gonfalon was seen as a way for Noble Knights and Royalty to &l …