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Heraldic Symbolism

Excerpted (mostly) from "The Symbolisms of Heraldry or A Treatise on the Meanings and Derivations of Armorial Bearings". By W. Cecil Wade. Published in London in 1898.

Colors

|Color |Meaning |

|Or (Gold) |Generosity |

|Argent (Silver or White) |Sincerity, Peace |

|Purpure (Purple) |Justice, Sovereignty, Regal |

|Gules (Red) |Warrior, Martyr, Military Strength |

|Azure (Blue) |Strength, Loyalty |

|Vert (Green) |Hope, loyalty in love |

|Sable (Black) |Constancy, Grief |

|Tenne or Tawny (Orange) |Worthwhile Ambition |

|Sanguine or Murray (Maroon) |Victorious, Patient in Battle |

Lines

 

|Name |Meaning |Image |

|Nebuly Line |Clouds or Air |[pic] |

|Wavy Line |Sea or Water |[pic] |

|Embattled Line |Fire, Town-Wall |[pic] |

|Engrailed Line |Earth, Land |[pic] |

|Invecked Line |Earth, Land |[pic] |

|Indented Line |Fire |[pic] |

 

Shields

|Name |Meaning |Image |

|Chief |Dominion, |[pic] |

| |authority, wisdom, | |

| |achievement in | |

| |battle | |

|Pale |Military strength, |[pic] |

| |fortitude | |

|Fess |Signifies the |[pic] |

| |Military Belt - | |

| |represents Honour | |

|Chevron |Represents the roof|[pic] |

| |of a house - | |

| |signifies | |

| |Protection, | |

| |faithful service | |

|Saltire |St. Andrew's cross,|[pic] |

| |signifying | |

| |Resolution, Resolve| |

|Pile |represents wood |[pic] |

| |used in | |

| |bridge-building - | |

| |signifies | |

| |construction, | |

| |building | |

 

Animals

 

|Name |Meaning |Image |

|Lion |Fierce Courage. |[pic] |

| |The symbol can also | |

| |represent a great | |

| |Warrior or Chief. | |

|Tiger |Fierceness and valour |[pic] |

|Fish |Of Regal origin, one |[pic] |

| |of high nature. | |

|Bear |Fierce Protection |[pic] |

|Wolf |Perseverance in siege |[pic] |

| |or effort | |

|Leopard |Valiant and enduring |[pic] |

| |warrior | |

|Horse |Readiness for duty |[pic] |

|Bull |Valour and magnanimity|[pic] |

|Boar |Fierce fighter, fights|[pic] |

| |to the death. | |

|Boars Head |Hospitality |[pic] |

|Conies (Hares and |Peace-loving |[pic] |

|Rabbits) | | |

|Fox |Wise defense, wisdom |[pic] |

|Dog (Talbot, |Courage, fidelity, |[pic] |

|Greyhound) |loyalty | |

|Dolphin |Affection, charity |[pic] |

|Tortoise |Invulnerability |[pic] |

|Griffin |Valiant soldier - to |[pic] |

| |the death, Vigilance. | |

|Dragon |Valiant defender |[pic] |

|Stag, Buck or Deer |Skillful, Politic, |[pic] |

| |lover of harmony. | |

|Snake. |Wisdom. |[pic] |

 

Birds

|Name |Meaning |Image |

|Martlet/ |One who has been |[pic] |

|Swallow |disposessed of | |

| |land. | |

|Eagle |Protector, a |[pic] |

| |person of action,| |

| |noble nature, | |

| |power, strength. | |

|Peacock |Beauty, pride |[pic] |

|Swan |A musical person,|[pic] |

| |poetry, harmony | |

|Dove |Love, Peace. |[pic] |

 

Plants

|Name |Meaning |Image |

|Oak Tree and Leaves,|Antiquity and Strength|[pic] |

|Acorns | | |

|Holly |Truth |[pic] |

|Apples, Pears, Fruit|Freedom, Peace |[pic] |

|Wheat Sheaf/Garb |Plentifulness, |[pic] |

| |achievement of hope. | |

|Red Rose |Hope, Joy. |[pic] |

|Trefoil/ |Perpetuity, longevity.|[pic] |

|Shamrock | | |

|Quatrefoil/ |Good tidings of Spring|[pic] |

|Primrose | | |

|Cinquefoil |Hope, Joy |[pic] |

 

Other Symbols

|Name |Meaning |Image |

|Escallop Shell |Successful commander,|[pic] |

| |one who has made long| |

| |journeys | |

|Heart |Sincerity, |[pic] |

| |truthfulness, charity| |

|Hand |Faith, sincerity, |[pic] |

| |justice | |

|Arm |An industrious person|[pic] |

|Arm with armour |A person fit for high|[pic] |

| |deeds | |

|Human Head |Honour |[pic] |

|Crown |Regal or senior |[pic] |

| |authority | |

|Finger Ring or |Fidelity. |[pic] |

|Annulet | | |

|Lozenge |Honesty, constancy, |[pic] |

| |noble birth | |

|Anchor |Hope |[pic] |

|Ship, Lymphad, |Hope, a sea-faring |[pic] |

|Boat, Galley |tradition | |

|Tower |Grandeur, society, |[pic] |

| |wealth | |

|Estoile (a star |Superiority |[pic] |

|with wavy points)| | |

|Sun |Glory, Splendour, |[pic] |

| |Authority. | |

|Crescent |Hope of glory, one |[pic] |

| |who has been | |

| |enlightened. | |

|Hunting Horn |A person of high or |[pic] |

| |noble pursuits | |

|Arrows, |Military readiness, |[pic] |

|Arrow-Heads |affliction | |

|Spear |Devotion to honour, |[pic] |

| |knightly service | |

|Spear-head/ |readiness for battle |[pic] |

|Pheons | | |

|Horse-Shoe |Good Luck |[pic] |

|Chain |A mark of honour and |[pic] |

| |obligation | |

|Helmet |Wise defence |[pic] |

|Torch |Zealousness, a signal|[pic] |

| |service | |

|Book |If open: |[pic] |

| |Manifestation If | |

| |closed: Counsel | |

|Passion Nails |Poignant suffering |[pic] |

Make Your Own Crest!

Directions: Look through all of the possible symbols. Choose one shield type, two or three colors, and as many lines and items as you think you can fit. Create a rough draft, then get the blank crest from Ms. Held and make a final to go in the front of your binder.

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