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Colors
And Shapes of Heraldry
There are literally hundreds
of different symbols that can appear on coats of arms. The colors
that are chosen and even the shape of the shield itself can be of significance
to the family. The use of animals and image on the shields meant
different things at different times to different people. The colors that
were used however were more constant as were the shapes on the shields:
COLORS:
| Heraldic |
Modern |
Meaning |
| Purpure |
Purple |
Justice, Sovereignty, Regal |
| Gules |
Red |
Warrior , Martyr , Military Strength |
| Azure |
Blue |
Strength , Loyalty |
| Vert |
Green |
Hope , Loyalty in Love |
| Sanguine |
Maroon |
Victorious , Patient in Battle |
| Tawny |
Orange |
Worthwhile Ambition |
| Sable |
Black |
Constancy , Grief |
| METALS: |
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| Or |
Gold |
Noble, the Sun. Originally only
princes could wear it. |
| Argent |
Silver |
Sincerity, Peace, the Moon |
Shapes
and Styles of Shields:
| Name |
Description |
Represents |
| Chief |
a bar across
the top of the shield |
Dominion, authority, wisdom, achievement
in battle |
| Pale |
a center
column on the shield - top to bottom |
Military strength, fortitude |
| Bend |
a column
from a top corner to opposite bottom corner |
A Knights scarf - signifies Defense |
| Fess |
a center
column - left to right |
Signifies the Military Belt - represents
Honor |
| Chevron |
a column
shaped like ^ |
Roof of a house - signifies Protection,
faithful service |
| Cross |
self explanatory,
top to bottom, left to right |
Christian, one who had served in
the Crusades |
| Saltire |
an x shaped
cross going corner to corner |
St. Andrew's cross, signifying Resolution |
| Pile |
A "V" shape
on the front |
Wood used in bridge building - signifies
construction, building |
| Canton |
a small
square located in the upper corner |
A flag 'added' to the arms, and
may contain a charge granted by a Sovereign |
| Bordure |
a border
around the shield |
Honor, as used to differentiate
between family members |
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