Heraldry: A Knight’s Tale

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Heraldry: A Knight’s Tale

What is Heraldry? Heraldry is the study of a system of symbols used to represent individuals, families, countries, or institutions.

The Origins The basic heraldic symbol is a coat of arms. Originally, they were used on the shields of knights.

The History The first coat of arms appeared during the early 1100’s. They were used by Christian Knights who fought during the Crusades. They displayed coats of arms on their shields and flags so their followers could recognize them on the battlefield.

Heraldry also served as a means of identification in civilian life Heraldry also served as a means of identification in civilian life. In a feudalistic society, the upper and middle class families were documented with their coats of arms. Common people did not have coats of arms.

By custom and heraldic law, no two families could have the same coat of arms. Each coat of arms told the “history” of that family.

COLORS Even the colors can have special meaning in a "family crest" or coat of arms: Gold (Or) Generosity and elevation of the mind Silver or White (Argent) Peace and sincerity Red (Gules) Warrior or martyr; Military strength and magnanimity Blue (Azure) Truth and loyalty Green (Vert) Hope, joy, and loyalty in love Black (Sable) Constancy or grief Purple (Purpure) Royal majesty, sovereignty, and justice Orange (Tawny or Tenne) Worthy ambition Maroon (Sanguine or Murray) Patient in battle, and yet victorious

FURS The mere fact that a shield or crest contains furs suggests a mark of dignity. Usually the fur coat of the weasel is represented. Ermine White with black spots. Erminois Gold with black spots. Ermines Black with white spots. Pean Black with gold spots. Vair Blue and white bell-shaped objects.

Heraldic Lines and Ordinaries: Nebuly Line Clouds or air Wavy Line Sea or water Engrailed Line Earth or land Invected Line Indented Line Fire Dancette Line Water Raguly Line Difficulties that have been encountered Embattled Line Walls of a fortress or town (also, fire)

Marks of Cadency Difference or marks of Cadency, are the distinctions used to indicate the various branches or Cadets of one family. i.e.: The eldest son of the family would bear the label upon the coat of arms of his father, the second son the crescent, and so on. Label The 1st son Crescent The 2nd son Mullet The 3rd son Martlet The 4th son Annulet The 5th son Fleur-de-lis The 6th son Rose The 7th son Cross Moline The 8th son Double quatrefoil The 9th son

Heraldic Charges Tiger Fish Lion Fierceness and valour Fierce Courage. In Ireland the Lion represented the 'lion' season, prior to the full arrival of Summer. The symbol can also represent a great Warrior or Chief. Tiger Fierceness and valour Fish knowledge'.

Valour and magnanimity Readiness for duty Valiant and enduring warrior Bull Readiness for duty Horse Valiant and enduring warrior Leopard Perseverance in siege or effort Wolf Fierce Protection Bear

Conies (Hares and Rabbits) Boar Fierce fighter, fights to the death. In Ireland the boar is one of the most popular charges. The meat of the boar was considered to be food of the Celtic Gods. The symbol of the boar was worn in battle as a charm against injury. Boars Head Hospitality Conies (Hares and Rabbits) Peace-loving Fox Wise defence, wisdom Dog (Talbot, Greyhound) Courage, fidelity, loyalty

Dolphin Tortoise Griffin Dragon Stag, Buck or Deer Snake. Affection, charity Tortoise Invulnerability Griffin Valiant soldier - to the death, Vigilance. In Ireland the worship of the sun in pre-Christian times was often represented by the Griffin. It later became a symbol of gold - 'yellow light'. Dragon Valiant defender Stag, Buck or Deer Skillful, Politic, lover of harmony. In Ireland the Stag was one of the most ancient of charges and was regarded as the most handsome. The Stag represents the very ancestors of the Celtic race. Snake. Wisdom. In Ireland the Snake was a symbol of fertility and renewal, and also, because of its forked tongue, was associated with lightning and the sun.