- best-known
branch of heraldry,
concerns the
design and
transmission of the
heraldic achievement. The achievement, or
armorial bearings usually includes a coat...
- vexillology, a
heraldic flag is a flag
containing coats of arms,
heraldic badges, or
other devices used for
personal identification.
Heraldic flags include...
- is used to
indicate that an
ordinary or
other charge is
turned to the
heraldic left of the shield. A bend
sinister is a bend (diagonal band)
which runs...
-
commonly used for arms
granted to
Aboriginal Canadians by the
Canadian Heraldic Authority, or the
Nguni shield used in
African heraldry (likewise, Christian...
- squirrel. The use of
other tinctures varies depending on the time
period and
heraldic tradition in question.
Where the
tinctures are not
depicted in full colour...
- A
heraldic badge, emblem, impresa, device, or
personal device worn as a
badge indicates allegiance to, or the
property of, an individual,
family or corporate...
- A
heraldic clan (ród herbowy), in Poland,
comprised all the
noble (szlachta)
bearers of the same coat of arms. The
members of a
heraldic clan were not...
- eagle, and the lion)
which have
contributed to the
distinctive flavour of
heraldic design. Only
these and a few
other notable charges (crowns, stars, keys...
- A coat of arms is a
heraldic visual design on an
escutcheon (i.e., shield), surcoat, or
tabard (the last two
being outer garments). The coat of arms on...
- A
crest is a
component of a
heraldic display,
consisting of the
device borne on top of the helm.
Originating in the
decorative sculptures worn by knights...
