Heraldry
Symbolism and use of Heraldry throughout World History.
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31st Jul 2021 - One of the oldest forms of Heraldry Symbolism, The Castle image can be found as early as the 10th Century. Normally an "Attribute", it symbolized "Fou …
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31st Jul 2021 - The simple fruit known as The Apple, held a prominent position in Heraldry, when used. Seen around the 14th Century, the symbolism imparted "Happiness …
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31st Jul 2021 - The symbol of Royalty and Monarchy through The Medieval World (And Ancient as well), The Heraldic symbol of The Scepter was seen on various Crests and …
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31st Jul 2021 - While seen in various Christian Symbolism with regards to Heraldry (14th Century), The simple Human Hand was used quite regularly to convey “Fai …
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31st Jul 2021 - Another Ancient use of "Nature Symbolism", Bay Leaves go back to 13th Century. They imparted various meanings, based upon how they were presented. Whe …
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31st Jul 2021 - Books were a common feature in Heraldic symbols. Devised in the 14th Century, there were two different "presentations". The first was an "Open Book". …
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31st Jul 2021 - Another image used to impart “Sincerity”, The use of The Moon (much like The Sun), is quite old and goes back into Antiquity. In most exam …
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31st Jul 2021 - The use of “Lighting” as a Heraldic image is actually much older that The Middle Ages (with examples being seen in Ancient Greece and Rome …
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31st Jul 2021 - The use of a Bridge in Heraldry, was related to Administrative Positions. Examples seen and issued were a Governor, Mayor or related Government Offici …
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31st Jul 2021 - Seen very early in The Middle Ages (9th & 10th Centuries) – the use of The Axe or series of Axes, symbolized “Duty” or attention …
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31st Jul 2021 - Fire was a very common symbol used in many Countries for their Heraldry. It was most often associated with “Zeal”. This could be in how on …
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31st Jul 2021 - Meant to convey “Nobility”, The Star was one of many images used to identify Nobility. Either large or small versions could be used, and c …