Coat of Arms shield supporters
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Hand painted heraldry shield supporters
Supporters are figures or objects usually placed on either side of the shield. The figures used as supporters
may be based on real or imaginary animals - human figures - plants - pillars etc.
There is usually one supporter on each side of the shield, there are rare examples of single supporters
placed behind the shield.
may be based on real or imaginary animals - human figures - plants - pillars etc.
There is usually one supporter on each side of the shield, there are rare examples of single supporters
placed behind the shield.
Coat of Arms shield supporters
Unicorn heraldry shield supporter
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Hunter heraldry shield supporter
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Pegasus heraldry shield supporter
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Griffin heraldry shield supporter
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Ram heraldry shield supporter
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Griffin with crown - heraldry shield supporter
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Lion heraldry shield supporter
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Panther heraldry shield supporter
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Red Lion heraldry shield supporter
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Eagle heraldry shield supporter
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Antelope heraldry shield supporter
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Eagle shield supporter
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Few examples of traditional shield supporters
Coat of Arms shield supporters - greyhound
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Coat of Arms shield supporters - tiger
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Coat of Arms shield supporters - cockatrice
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Coat of Arms shield supporters - rooster
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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