Heraldry
Symbolism and use of Heraldry throughout World History.
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31st Jul 2021 - The practice of “Scaly” was the placement of interconnecting “Scales” (such as with a Reptile or Fish), on the entirety of a F …
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31st Jul 2021 - Known for their “Timidity” and “Sexual” appetite, The Rabbit (or Hare) – were featured on many Shields and Coats of Arms …
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31st Jul 2021 - The Term “Throughout” in Heraldry is defined as the total covering of one's Arms (by Tincture or Charges). However, with regards to Charge …
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31st Jul 2021 - As with the Fleur-de-Lys symbol, The Seme-de-Lys was the complete covering of The Field of a Coat of Arms with miniature symbols of The Fleur. These w …
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31st Jul 2021 - The Knot when used in Heraldry, denotes an Achievement. The “type” of knot normally denotes the reference to such. Knots can appear on dif …
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31st Jul 2021 - From The French, a “Pomme” design was identified as any Cross Symbol – to which the limbs (or ends), have featured Rounded Balls or …
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31st Jul 2021 - In Heraldry terms, a “Torteau” is symbolized as a red circle (or Roundel). The exact meaning of the imagery is unknown.
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31st Jul 2021 - A popular symbol in Scottish Heraldry, The Lymphad is a Medieval Warship (similar to The Brilinn). It is portrayed in relief, with a Forecastle and St …
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31st Jul 2021 - Seen in the 13th and 14th Centuries, The Boreyne was a Bull with the Mane of a Lion. It also featured the forearms and tail of a Feline. It could be p …
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31st Jul 2021 - A form of Fish shown with whiskers, it conjures up the image of the American Catfsh. Seen around the 13th Century, it was not a common Charge. It was …
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31st Jul 2021 - To “Abaise” a Charge in Heraldry terms, means to depict it in a lower than normal position (towards The Base of The Shield).
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31st Jul 2021 - Another common symbol seen in Royal and Noble Arms, The Belt was not seen to convey what we in The Modern World, would see a “Belt” as bei …