Medieval Shield Symbols Meanings - Heraldic Charges, Colors & Animals
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Medieval Shield Symbols & Meanings - Family Coat of Arms Symbols
We have selected some of the most common Coat of Arms medieval symbols and their meanings,
which will help you to research or to create your medieval Coat of Arms shield . In addition to the picture, we also
added some detailed descriptions of listed heraldic symbols. Of course there are many more
heraldic symbols as shown here. There are many imaginative variations and combinations in every
coat of arms shield that identifies the particular carrier /owner of a Coat of Arms.
which will help you to research or to create your medieval Coat of Arms shield . In addition to the picture, we also
added some detailed descriptions of listed heraldic symbols. Of course there are many more
heraldic symbols as shown here. There are many imaginative variations and combinations in every
coat of arms shield that identifies the particular carrier /owner of a Coat of Arms.
Meaning of Medieval Heraldic Symbols Charges and Shield Divisions
The principal element and most important part of a heraldic achievement are shields,
shields in heraldic language are called escutcheon.
Complete surface of the shield is described as field, it can be plain, it can represent
a single tincture or multiple sections of differed tinctures divided
by various lines of partition. The shield contains the field
where on are represented the charges and figures that form a Coat of Arms.
Following examples are only a small collection of the numerous
possibilities of medieval heraldry shields - divisions and ordinaries.
Heraldic symbols meanings in alphabetical ranking
A - B C- D E - F G-H I - M N - P Q - S T - Z
shields in heraldic language are called escutcheon.
Complete surface of the shield is described as field, it can be plain, it can represent
a single tincture or multiple sections of differed tinctures divided
by various lines of partition. The shield contains the field
where on are represented the charges and figures that form a Coat of Arms.
Following examples are only a small collection of the numerous
possibilities of medieval heraldry shields - divisions and ordinaries.
Heraldic symbols meanings in alphabetical ranking
A - B C- D E - F G-H I - M N - P Q - S T - Z
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Heraldic charges meanings - marks of cadency
There are nine elements which are used in heraldry, they not only distinguish the sons of one family, but also denote the subordinate degrees in each house. 
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Label Crescent Mullet Martlet Annulet
First Son Second Son Third Son Fourth Son Fifth Son
First Son Second Son Third Son Fourth Son Fifth Son
Fleur de Lis Rose Cross Octofoil
Sixth Son Seventh Son Eight Son Ninth Son
Sixth Son Seventh Son Eight Son Ninth Son
Heraldic Shield Partition Meanings - Ordinaries
Heraldic Shield Divisions - Heraldry Charges
Simple charges are called ordinaries
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Meanings of Heraldic Tincture, Metals & Colors
METAL
METAL
Gold / Or
Understanding, respect, virtue and majestic -generosity |
Silver / Argent
Cleanliness, wisdom, innocence, sincerity, peace and joy |
COLORS
Red / Gules
Eagerness to serve his country. Warrior & martyr |
Blue / AzureSteadfastness, strength
truth & loyalty |
Black / Sable
Grief and resistance, constancy |
Green / Vert
Freedom, beauty, joy, health and hope loyalty in love |
Purple / Purpure
Majesty, justice and sovereignty |
Maroon / Murray
Victorious - Persevering in the battle |
Orange / Tenne
Worthy ambition |
Please note that the following listed heraldry symbol descriptions and meanings have been compiled from a
variety of heraldic sources. Besides these heraldry symbols being globally used, the opinions and
interpretations between heraldic researchers may vary slightly.
variety of heraldic sources. Besides these heraldry symbols being globally used, the opinions and
interpretations between heraldic researchers may vary slightly.
References material are taken from following heraldry publications
a.) A practical manual of heraldry and of heraldic illuminations - publish 1864
b.) A dictionary of heraldry - published 1889
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heraldry symbols meanings - medieval knight shields
heraldry symbols meanings - medieval knight shields