Heraldry
Symbolism and use of Heraldry throughout World History.
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31st Jul 2021 - The process of Embowment involves the symbolism of providing a “bending” appearance to a particular image. Arms and legs were most commonl …
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31st Jul 2021 - The process of Bottony, was used to created circular or button shaped images – usually on a Cross. The Bottony is closely related to The Trefoil …
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31st Jul 2021 - A mythical Middle Ages Beast, The Orm was depicted as a wingless and legless Dragon. Said to be attributed to similar symbols in Norse Mythology (plac …
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31st Jul 2021 - The Silkie is a shape-shifting creature seen in early Medieval Coats of Arms. Able to transform into a Human from a Seal appearance, it is shown as a …
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31st Jul 2021 - Bannerolls were small Banners (stiffened), and used at Noble Family Funerals. On The Banneroll were miniature Coats of Arms of all other Family member …
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31st Jul 2021 - In Medieval spelling “Pithon” would later translate into “Python” (based on the creature's “legend”). Shown as a B …
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31st Jul 2021 - This term is applied to any Nobleman who can “claim” entitlement of Heraldry from the 11th Century forward. This claiming status was chang …
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31st Jul 2021 - Sub-Ordinary are shapes and lines that are subordinate (or secondary to) The Ordinates. They are sometimes seen as Augmentation. The list of known Sub …
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31st Jul 2021 - The term Debruised means the placement of a Line of Placement OVER an image or symbol. The Line can be solid or other shaping. Common with Barons, the …
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31st Jul 2021 - This term – when used in Heraldry, denoted the color “Black”. It is used more as an outline color for the entirety of the Arms (alth …
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31st Jul 2021 - Known for “Diligence” and “Anger”, The Squirrel is most often portrayed in it's natural color scheme. They are also most often …
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31st Jul 2021 - A “Chimerical Element”, The Musimon was a combination of both Goat and Ram. BOTH types of animal Horns were portrayed. Seen in the 16th Ce …