Heraldry
Symbolism and use of Heraldry throughout World History.
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31st Jul 2021 - Having Religious connotations – The ''Cross and Crown'' was an image of Heraldry seen around the 15th Century AD. In addition to being used in C …
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31st Jul 2021 - The term “Rompu” is meant to imply any Armorial Charge that is broken, interrupted or displaced (on purpose). The term also applied to geo …
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31st Jul 2021 - The term Ordinary means the principle Charge (normally in a bold rectangular pattern), placed on the Shield Fess of a Coat of Arms. Ordinaries can be …
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31st Jul 2021 - In simple terms, to “Trick” in Heraldry involves the initial making of a Coat of Arms. So as not to become confused with the many differen …
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31st Jul 2021 - “Venomous” and “Speed” as well as “Death” - are traits used to describe the late Middle Ages Mongoose on Arms and …
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31st Jul 2021 - Long seen as the “pinnacle” of Heraldic Beasts (seconded only by The Eagle, Lion and Dragon) – this mythical Beast is ancient in ori …
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31st Jul 2021 - To “Transpose” an image or symbol in Heraldry, is to portray a Charge directly opposite from it's supposed (or intended) positioning.
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31st Jul 2021 - The Coronet was used to symbolize Royalty and Nobility alike. The Crest Coronet was used on Shields and Coats of Arm to denote their position and titl …
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31st Jul 2021 - A component of a Coat of Arms, a Crest was normally worn on a Helmet. They developed from Tournament Knights who would so “identify” thems …
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31st Jul 2021 - Seen around the 14th and 15th Centuries, The Goos is often identified with the attributes of “Vigilance” and “Foolishness”. Of …
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31st Jul 2021 - A popular creature (Bird), seen in French Arms around the 11th Century, The Martlet is portrayed in “Sable” (or Black). In England (when a …
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31st Jul 2021 - A 5-pointed Star in Heraldry is often referred to as a Mullet. When used to denote a “Jewish” connection, a single open hole is placed in …