Heraldry
Symbolism and use of Heraldry throughout World History.
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The Maunch was a popular type of clothing/sleeve worn in The Middle Ages. It featured a wide, sloping opening for the hand to be extende …
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31st Jul 2021 - In use around the 14th Century, The Moorcock is a form of Grouse (Bird). Portrayed in Sable (or Black), they represent the trait of “Loyalty&rdq …
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31st Jul 2021 - Popular in Norman Shields, “Sparks” or “Sparkings” - were small images reflective of bits of flame (clustered together). They …
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31st Jul 2021 - Objects that are “Sheafed” in Heraldry, are “bundled together”. This is common with weapons (when used in multiples on Shields …
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31st Jul 2021 - Orle is often confused with Borduring. Orle are borders of a Shield with feature the outline of smaller symbols or Charges. They can also be lines (li …
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31st Jul 2021 - In theory, one who legally and rightfully can bear a Coat of Arms (in all systems of use), can also have them “inspected”. This procedure …
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31st Jul 2021 - From Persian Heraldry, The Roc was a mythical bird of prey creature of immense size (comparable to an Eagle). Capable of picking up a full sized Eleph …
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31st Jul 2021 - Another Bestiary creature, The Opinicus is a “Chimerical Monster” featuring the head and wings of an Eagle, the body and legs of a Lion, M …
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31st Jul 2021 - As we have seen, Beasts on Arms were given a posturing (known as an Attribute). Each Attribute had a different meaning. These attributes were slightly …
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31st Jul 2021 - When a Crescent Moon device was used (normally in Middle Eastern Heraldry and later with some returning Crusading Knights), if The Moon faces to the r …
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31st Jul 2021 - A “Pall” is the symbol of the Letter “Y”, placed so as to cover the entirety of one's Arms. The upper most arms of the letter …
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31st Jul 2021 - The Annulet symbol were small circles shown open (not filled). Often, they were heavily highlighted. Their use was similar to that of The Roundel.
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