Questions tagged [heraldry]
Heraldry is the practice of designing, displaying, describing and recording coats of arms and heraldic badges. Historically, it has been variously described as "the shorthand of history" and "the floral border in the garden of history." The origins of heraldry lie in the need to distinguish participants in combat when their faces were hidden by iron and steel helmets. Eventually a formal system of rules developed into ever more complex forms of heraldry.
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What is the crest on this 'book' cover?
I would like to know what the crest is on the front this 'book'. I say 'book' because after the first few pages it has a hidden compartment. I've tried google-lensing it and chatting to AI, but ...
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Why did the San Marco Marine Brigade adopt the peacetime winged lion of Venice?
Previously, we learned why the San Marco Marine Brigade of the Italian Navy adopted the winged lion of Venice as its symbol, and the patron saint of Venice as its patron saint:
In 1915 the “Marine” ...
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Do wreaths have special significance in seals?
I'm currently working on designing a personal wax seal for use on correspondence and when wrapping gifts. I am basing it primarily upon the heraldry of one side of my family (which, if it helps, is ...
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What is the significance of the differing shapes of the Medici Arms in the Palazzo Medici Riccardi courtyard?
I recently visited the Palazzo Medici Riccardi in Florence, which features an inner courtyard displaying four different versions of the Medici arms. I am curious about the significance of the shapes ...
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What is the relationship between these two merchants' marks?
I have attached the images of two Merchants' Marks, from around the year 1500. One is on a memorial stone in Dorchester Abbey, the other from Thame Church. Both of these are in Oxfordshire, about 11 ...
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In the context of heraldry, what is the equivalent of "opposé" in English?
I am reading through the Wiktionnaire page for opposé. More specifically, I am reading through the definitions of the "Adjectif" section.
I can translate the definitions into English without ...
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What is this large bronze medallion?
Searched many sites but nothing matches this particular lion.
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What is this coat of arms for J. Schneller?
I found this coat of arms on old piano notes.
What is this coat of arms?
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Why does the Spanish Military Medical Corps use the Amalfitan Cross?
The Cuerpo Militar de Sanidad of the Spanish Armed Forces uses the Amalfitan Cross (often known as the Maltese Cross) in its emblem. Why?
According to Paloma Garrido González, the Cross was first ...
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Why did the San Marco Marine Brigade adopt the winged lion of Venice?
The San Marco Marine Brigade of the Italian Navy adopted the winged lion of Venice — the Leone di San Marco — as its symbol, and the patron saint of Venice — San Marco himself — as its patron saint. ...
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What is the origin of the crest on this coat of arms found in a graveyard in the north of England?
While researching local history in the town of Cockermouth, in Cumbria, England, I came across the coat of arms below on a gravestone. The gravestone is listed on the Find a Grave website here, and is ...
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What is the coat of arms on these textiles?
What is the coat of arm in the given images of mainly scarfs?
It says "Made in Germany" on the tag and gives as the Woolmark number "23019966".
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What is the royal cypher printed on the UK budget box?
The dispatch box used by the Chancellor of the Exchequer bears a royal cypher for Elizabeth II on it:
This differs from the usual cypher used in that the numerals " II " appear below the ...
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What have warriors that would typically bear a coat of arms done to their heraldic achievements to indicate they have deserted or defected?
What, historically, have warriors that would typically bear a coat of arms done to their heraldic achievements (on shields, banners, surcoats and such) to indicate they have deserted or defected, if ...
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In the coat of arms of Georg von Frundsberg, where does the ostrich come from?
Georg von Frundsberg (24 September 1473 – 20 August 1528) and all his successors had a dual coat of arms - one part with a black mountain, the other with a white or silver ostrich.
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