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Symbols and examples of heraldic elements, helmets, lines, ordinaries,
animals, shield partitions and their meanings.
Silver / Argent White
Cleanliness, wisdom, innocence,
sincerity, peace and joy
Gold/ Or Yellow
Understanding, respect, virtue
and majestic -generosity
Black / Sable
Grief and
resistance, constancy
Purple / Purpe
Majesty, justice
and sovereignty
Blue / Azure
Steadfastness, strength
truth & loyalty
Orange / Tenne
Worthy ambition
Green / Vert
Freedom, beauty,
joy, health and hope,
Loyalty in love
Maroon / Murray
Victorious - Persevering
in the battle
Red / Gules
Eagerness to
serve his country.
Warrior & martyr
Military strips
or Belt of Valor
Rule and authority
Faith and protection
Protection
Defense or protectiom
Protection.
Honor - reward for
performance of
eminent service
Military strength
or bravery
Stands for military
strength or fortitude.
Represents
the sea or water
Represents fire, or
the walls of a fortress
or city
Represents the radiation the sun. Symbolizes
also fame and glory
Represents
clouds and air
Represents
Earth & Country
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List of Coat of Arms Symbols - Meanings Heraldry Symbols
Heraldry Symbols and charges are very important elements to create a Family Coat of Arms.
List of heraldic animals, colors, furs, lines and ordinaries can have special meanings
in a Coat of Arms design.
A variety of figures, animals etc. are used for the shield, crest or shield supporters.
There are many imaginative variations and combinations of heraldic symbols in every
coat of arms design that identifies the particular carrier /owner of a family crest.
We have selected some of the most common coat of arms symbols and their meanings.
In addition to the coat of arms symbols, we have added some detailed descriptioms.
