Heraldry

Symbolism and use of Heraldry throughout World History.

Swan (Cygnet)

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/swan-cygnet 31st Jul 2021 - Widely used as a Supporter on Arms, The Swam was another “ancient” symbol on Shields. Going back to the 12th Century in many Countries, th …

Mouse

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/mouse 31st Jul 2021 - Odd to see, The Mouse was used as both an Arms Charge and a Branding Logo (in The Middle Ages). They symbolized “Greed” and “Lascivi …

Coat of Arms

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/coat-of-arms 31st Jul 2021 - Often confused with the entirety of all symbols and Achievements, in reality – The Coat of Arms is merely the ACTUAL Shield (located in The Hono …

Tierced

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/tierced 31st Jul 2021 - Or commonly referred to as “Tri-Parted”, is the practice of dividing a Field in 3 Component Fields.        &nbsp …

Heraldic Badge

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/heraldic-badge 31st Jul 2021 - These designs were made to be worn by various Associates of a Noble House that was issued a Coat of Arms. Specific Servants and Workers within the Hou …

Chimerical Element

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/chimerical-element 31st Jul 2021 - The Chimerical Element of a Charge – is the “creation” of a Heraldic “Beast”, by combining two to create it. This obviou …

Mantygre

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/mantygre 31st Jul 2021 - Another “Chimerical Element”, The Mantygre is seen in the form of a Tiger (Old English Spelling of ''Tygre'') with the Head (and sometimes …

Man Serpent

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/man-serpent 31st Jul 2021 - Although not quite defined with a specific trait, the Man Serpent was seen as “Deceit” or “Dual Loyalty”. Part-Human and Part- …

Panther

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/panther 31st Jul 2021 - Although “misidentified” and given “supernatural” qualities in The Medieval Bestiaries, when their “true” nature w …

Bear (Beast)

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/bear-beast 31st Jul 2021 - Shown in various stages of “Attribute”, they seem to have been popular in the “Standing Position”. Often shown “licking …

Horse

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/horse 31st Jul 2021 - When used in Heraldry, they are shown in a “gallop” or “fast trot”. They are also portrayed with a plant or flower sprig in th …

Cressent

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/cressent 31st Jul 2021 - A Cresset is similar to a Blazion. It is an enclosed hand or ground torch. They can be shown as being lit or cool. They are said to symbolize battlefi …