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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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