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.
Few examples of traditional shield supporters
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