{"id":4479,"date":"2024-02-02T21:45:44","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T21:45:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surnamecoatsofarms.uk\/shop\/?page_id=4479"},"modified":"2024-03-26T02:40:23","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T02:40:23","slug":"symbolism-of-heraldry-the-meaning-of-colours-and-images-on-surname-coats-of-arms-family-crests-and-shields","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/surnamecoatsofarms.uk\/shop\/symbolism-of-heraldry-the-meaning-of-colours-and-images-on-surname-coats-of-arms-family-crests-and-shields\/","title":{"rendered":"Symbolism of Heraldry"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Symbolism of Heraldry<\/h1>\n<h2>The meaning of colours and images on surname coats of arms (family crests) and shields<\/h2>\n<p>A listing with their meaning for some of the most commonly used images used in heraldry, appearing on surname coats of arms (or family crests), shields and crests (the smaller image above the helmet on a coat of arms), along with the heraldic colours (or tinctures) used.<\/p>\n<p>Also see: <a href=\"https:\/\/surnamecoatsofarms.uk\/shop\/elements-of-a-coat-of-arms\/\"><strong>What is a Coat of Arms?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>This Page (1)<\/strong>: Heraldic colours (tinctures), shields and ordinaries, heraldic lines used on shields and coats of arms (family crests). <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/surnamecoatsofarms.uk\/shop\/symbolism-of-heraldry-p2\/\"><strong>Page 2<\/strong><\/a>: Heraldic symbolism used on shields, coats of arms (or family crests) and images.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bfb-content-box-sym\">\n<h2>Heraldry Tinctures (Colours) &amp; Their Meaning<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong><em>two metallic colours<\/em><\/strong> are:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Silver<\/strong> (or <strong>White<\/strong>) (Argent or &#8216;Ar.&#8217;) <strong>Meaning<\/strong>: Peace and sincerity.<br \/>\n<strong>Gold<\/strong> (Or) <strong>Meaning<\/strong>: Generosity and elevation of the mind.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong><em>five tinctures<\/em><\/strong> (or <strong><em>colours<\/em><\/strong>) are:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Black<\/strong> (Sable or &#8216;Sa.&#8217;) <strong>Meaning<\/strong>:  Constancy or grief.<br \/>\n<strong>Blue<\/strong> (Azure or &#8216;Az.&#8217;) <strong>Meaning<\/strong>: Truth and loyalty.<br \/>\n<strong>Green<\/strong> (Vert) <strong>Meaning<\/strong>: Hope, joy, and loyalty in love.<br \/>\n<strong>Red<\/strong> (Gules or &#8216;Gu.&#8217;) <strong>Meaning<\/strong>: Magnanimity, warrior or military strength, and martyr.<br \/>\n<strong>Purple<\/strong> (or &#8216;Purp.) <strong>Meaning<\/strong>: Royal majesty, sovereignty, and justice.<\/p>\n<p>The word <strong><em>proper<\/em><\/strong> is used to mean something in its natural or normal colour, so an <strong><em>eagle proper<\/em><\/strong> would appear with brown feathers, and a <strong><em>lion proper<\/em><\/strong> would be in its natural tan or yellow-gold colour.<\/p>\n<p>Those above are the main and normal tinctures, but occasionally a few other colours may be used, these are: <\/p>\n<p><strong>Orange<\/strong> (Tawny or Tenne) <strong>Meaning<\/strong>: Worthy ambition.<br \/>\n<strong>Maroon<\/strong> (Sanguine or Murray) <strong>Meaning<\/strong>: Fortitude or victorious.<\/div>\n<p> &nbsp; <\/p>\n<h2>Heraldic Ordinaries Used on Shields (Escutcheons) | Coats of Arms (Family Crests)<\/h2>\n<table style=\"width:100%\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"width:20%\"><center>Shield<\/center><\/th>\n<th>Meaning<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/surnamecoatsofarms.uk\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Heradry-Shield-Fesse-1.png\" alt=\"Heradry Shield Fesse\" width=\"80\" height=\"95\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4526\" \/><br \/><center><strong>Fesse or Fess<\/strong><\/center><\/td>\n<td><strong>A horizontal band through the middle of the shield. <\/strong><br \/>Military belt or girdle of honour &#8211; readiness to serve the public.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/surnamecoatsofarms.uk\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Heraldry-Shield-Fesse-Wavy.png\" alt=\"Heraldry Shield Fesse Wavy\" width=\"80\" height=\"95\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4560\" \/><br \/><center><strong>Fesse (Fess) Wavy<\/strong><\/center><\/td>\n<td><strong>A horizontal wavy band through the middle of the shield. <\/strong><br \/>As fesse above but drawn like the waves of the sea.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/surnamecoatsofarms.uk\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Heraldry-Shield-Per-Fesse.png\" alt=\"Heraldry Shield Per Fesse\" width=\"80\" height=\"95\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4576\" \/> <br \/><center><strong>Per Fesse (Fess)<\/strong><\/center><\/td>\n<td><strong>A horizontal line through the middle of the shield. <\/strong><br \/>A shield divided per fesse.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/surnamecoatsofarms.uk\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Heraldry-Shield-Chief.png\" alt=\"Heraldry-Shield-Chief\" width=\"80\" height=\"95\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4531\" \/><br \/><center><strong>Chief<\/strong><\/center><\/td>\n<td><strong>A horizontal band along the top of the shield. <\/strong><br \/>Dominion and authority &#8211; often used to signify prudence and wisdom or command in war.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/surnamecoatsofarms.uk\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Heraldry-Shield-Chevron.png\" alt=\"Heraldry Shield Chevron\" width=\"80\" height=\"95\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4540\" \/><br \/><center><strong>Chevron<\/strong><\/center><\/td>\n<td><strong>A V-shaped band inverted.<\/strong><br \/>Builders who have accomplished work of faithful service, a military insignia indicating rank or length of service.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/surnamecoatsofarms.uk\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Heraldry-Shield-Per-Chevron.png\" alt=\"Heraldry Shield Per Chevron\" width=\"80\" height=\"95\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4554\" \/><br \/><center><strong>Per Chevron<\/strong><\/center><\/td>\n<td><strong>A shield with the base area filled with an inverted V-shape.<\/strong> <br \/>As a chevron above.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/surnamecoatsofarms.uk\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Heraldry-Shield-Bend.png\" alt=\"Heraldry Shield Bend\" width=\"80\" height=\"95\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4542\" \/><br \/><center><strong>Bend<\/strong><\/center><\/td>\n<td><strong>A diagonal band.<\/strong><br \/>A scarf or shield suspender of a knight commander &#8211; defence or protection.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/surnamecoatsofarms.uk\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Heraldry-Shield-Per-Bend.png\" alt=\"Heraldry Shield Per Bend\" width=\"80\" height=\"95\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4570\" \/><br \/><center><strong>Per Bend<\/strong><\/center><\/td>\n<td><strong>A shield divided into two with a diagonal line.<\/strong><br \/>As a shield bend.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/surnamecoatsofarms.uk\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Heraldry-Shield-Cross.png\" alt=\"Heraldry Shield Cross\" width=\"80\" height=\"95\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4545\" \/><br \/><center><strong>Cross<\/strong><\/center><\/td>\n<td><strong>A cross expanding to the edges of the shield top to bottom and both sides.<\/strong><br \/>Faith, Christianity, service in the Crusades.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/surnamecoatsofarms.uk\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Heraldry-Shield-Saltire.png\" alt=\"Heraldry Shield Saltire\" width=\"80\" height=\"95\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4548\" \/><br \/><center><strong>Saltire<\/strong><\/center><\/td>\n<td><strong>St. Andrew&#8217;s Cross expanding to all edges of the shield.<\/strong><br \/>Resolution.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/surnamecoatsofarms.uk\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Heraldry-Shield-Per-Saltire.png\" alt=\"Heraldry Shield Per Saltire\" width=\"80\" height=\"95\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4562\" \/><br \/><center><strong>Per Saltire<\/strong><\/center><\/td>\n<td><strong>A shield divided into four filled sections using two crossing lines as seen with a cross saltire.<\/strong><br \/>Resolution.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/surnamecoatsofarms.uk\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Heraldry-Shield-Pale.png\" alt=\"Heraldry Shield Pale\" width=\"80\" height=\"95\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4558\" \/><br \/><center><strong>Pale<\/strong><\/center><\/td>\n<td><strong>A vertical band centred from top to bottom of the shield.<\/strong><br \/>Military strength.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/surnamecoatsofarms.uk\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Heraldry-Shield-Per-Pale.png\" alt=\"Heraldry Shield Per Pale\" width=\"80\" height=\"95\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4572\" \/><br \/><center><strong>Per Pale<\/strong><\/center><\/td>\n<td><strong>A shield divided equally in two with a vertical line.<\/strong><br \/>Pale: Military strength.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/surnamecoatsofarms.uk\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Heraldry-Shield-Paly.png\" alt=\"Heraldry Shield Paly\" width=\"79\" height=\"95\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4593\" \/><br \/><center><strong>Paly<\/strong><\/center><\/td>\n<td><strong>A shield divided equally into four or more pales of alternating tinctures.<\/strong><br \/>Military strength.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/surnamecoatsofarms.uk\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Heraldry-Shield-Pile.png\" alt=\"Heraldry Shield Pile\" width=\"80\" height=\"95\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4584\" \/><br \/><center><strong>Pile<\/strong><\/center><\/td>\n<td><strong>A shield with a V-shaped wedge from the top down to a point.<\/strong><br \/>Shaped wood used in building, also used on a pennon or flag.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/surnamecoatsofarms.uk\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Heraldry-Shield-Canton.png\" alt=\"Heraldry Shield Canton\" width=\"80\" height=\"95\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4595\" \/><br \/><center><strong>Canton<\/strong><\/center><\/td>\n<td><strong>A shield with a square normally in the upper dexter corner.<\/strong><br \/>Reward from the sovereign for performance of eminent service.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/surnamecoatsofarms.uk\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Heraldry-Shield-Quartered-or-Quarterly.png\" alt=\"Heraldry Shield Quartered or Quarterly\" width=\"80\" height=\"95\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4580\" \/><br \/><center><strong>Quartered or Quarterly<\/strong><\/center><\/td>\n<td><strong>A shield divided quarterly with a horizontal and vertical line.<\/strong><br \/>Used to create four sections on a shield. Often used for double-barrelled surnames, with the first surname for the 1st and 4th quarters, and the second surname in the 2nd and 3rd quarters.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/surnamecoatsofarms.uk\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Heraldry-Shield-Gyronny.png\" alt=\"Heraldry Shield Gyronny\" width=\"80\" height=\"95\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4582\" \/><br \/><center><strong>Gyronny<\/strong><\/center><\/td>\n<td><strong>A shield divided into gyrons, known as gyronny (of eight or more sections).<\/strong><br \/>Unity.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/surnamecoatsofarms.uk\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Heraldry-Shield-Chequy.png\" alt=\"Heraldry Shield Chequy\" width=\"80\" height=\"95\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4587\" \/><br \/><center><strong>Chequy<\/strong><\/center><\/td>\n<td><strong>A shield divided into squares of two tinctures.<\/strong><br \/>Constancy.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/surnamecoatsofarms.uk\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Heraldry-Shield-Lozengy.png\" alt=\"Heraldry Shield Lozengy\" width=\"80\" height=\"95\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4590\" \/><br \/><center><strong>Lozengy<\/strong><\/center><\/td>\n<td><strong>A shield divided into lozenge-(diamond) shapes of two tinctures.<\/strong><br \/>Honesty and constancy.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/surnamecoatsofarms.uk\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Heraldry-Shield-Vair.png\" alt=\"Heraldry Shield Vair\" width=\"80\" height=\"95\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4597\" \/><br \/><center><strong>Vair<\/strong><\/center><\/td>\n<td><strong>A shield with alternating variegated (bell) shapes. <\/strong><br \/>Also known as a fur.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/surnamecoatsofarms.uk\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Heraldry-Shield-Ermine.png\" alt=\"Heraldry Shield Ermine\" width=\"80\" height=\"95\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4552\" \/><br \/><center><strong>Shield Ermine<\/strong><\/center><\/td>\n<td><strong>A silver shield filled with ermine spots or marks.<\/strong> <br \/>Used as a mark of dignity.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<center><\/p>\n<h2>Lines Used on Coats of Arms (Family Crest) Shields and Heraldic Images<\/h2>\n<p><\/center><\/p>\n<p><center><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/surnamecoatsofarms.uk\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hereldry-Lines-Engrailed.png\" alt=\"Hereldry Lines Engrailed\" width=\"250\" height=\"101\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4609\" \/><strong>Engrailed<\/strong> (Meaning): Earth or land.<\/center><br \/>\n &nbsp;<br \/>\n<center><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/surnamecoatsofarms.uk\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Heraldry-Lines-Embattled.png\" alt=\"Heraldry Lines Embattled\" width=\"250\" height=\"122\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4612\" \/><strong>Embattled<\/strong> (Meaning): Walls of a fortress or town.<\/center><br \/>\n &nbsp;<br \/>\n<center><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/surnamecoatsofarms.uk\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Heraldry-Shield-Dancettee.png\" alt=\"Heraldry Shield Dancettee\" width=\"250\" height=\"108\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4614\" \/><strong>Dancettee (or Dancetty)<\/strong> (Meaning): Water.<\/center><br \/>\n &nbsp;<br \/>\n<center><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/surnamecoatsofarms.uk\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Hereldry-Lines-Nebuly.png\" alt=\"Hereldry Nebuly or Nebulee Lines\" width=\"250\" height=\"110\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4616\" \/><strong>Nebuly (or Nebulee)<\/strong> (Meaning): Clouds.<\/center><br \/>\n &nbsp;<br \/>\n<center><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/surnamecoatsofarms.uk\/shop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Heraldry-Lines-Raguly-or-Ragule.png\" alt=\"Heraldry  Lines Raguly or Ragule\" width=\"250\" height=\"62\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4618\" \/><strong>Raguly<\/strong><\/strong> (Meaning): Difficulties encountered.<\/center><\/p>\n<p><center>Page 1 | <a href=\"https:\/\/surnamecoatsofarms.uk\/shop\/symbolism-of-heraldry-p2\/\"><strong>Page 2<\/strong><\/a> (of 2)<\/center><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Symbolism of Heraldry The meaning of colours and images on surname coats of arms (family crests) and shields A listing with their meaning for some of the most commonly used images used in heraldry, appearing on surname coats of arms (or family crests), shields and crests (the smaller image above the helmet on a coat &#8230; 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