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Coat of Arms Shields - Heraldry Symbols N-P

            and their Meanings

 

​Heraldic Charges
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In this section of our website we would like to give you some additional information relating to
the symbols of  coat of arms, a  variety of icons, colors and heraldic animals. We have selected
some of the most common  coat of arms symbols, from time to time we update our list.
 In addition to the graphics, we have added  some detailed descriptions. 
Of course there are many more heraldic symbols as shown here.  
There are many imaginative variations and combinations in every crest design that identifies
​the particular carrier /owner of a family crest.
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​​​Click on images for examples how heraldic symbols may can
​ be used in a Coat of Arms design

Heraldic symbols in alphabetical ranking
   A - B      C- D       E - F      G-H      I - M       N - P     Q - S      T - Z ​​

N

NAIL

O

OAK TREE 
​Great age and strength

OSTRICH-PLUMES
Willing obedience and serenity

ORLE
Circle of something; preservation or protection​

OTTER
​One who lives life to the fullest

OWL
symbolizes vigilance and repartee.

OX
Somebody who is vigilant and of acute wit

            P

PARROT
​ can mean excellent service in 
a tropical country

PALM TREE
 symbolizes
​righteousness  
and resurrection
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PEACOCK
​a symbol of immortality.  
He also represent  
beauty, power and knowledge.

PELICAN
​Symbolizes the duties
of a parent or
​parental love

PHASANT
Person of many
​resources ​

PHOENIX
​Symbol of
​resurrection

PILLAR
​Fortitude and
constancy;
with serpent coiled 
around it, wisdom
with fortitude

PINE TREE
Death and eternal
​ life thereafter ​

PLOW
Laboring in the earth and depending upon providence

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