Coat of Arms ANIMAL - SYMBOLS
Coat of Arm Representation Every picture or image has a significance. When choosing what to draw on your Coat of Arms think what meaning you want to convey. Work on one (1) square at a time. Choose your overall theme.
Choosing Symbol Choose one main Symbol to convey your meaning, per square. Then choose one other symbol to help support it. These symbols should be on ONE ON EACH square. Then support them with color and lines.
Colors & Lines Remember that your color and line choices should reflect your overlaying character trait. Limit your color and line choices to 3 per square and they should be the same throughout your entire coat of arms.
Bear- Protectiveness
Bee - Industriousness
Camel – Perserverance
Dog - Loyalty
Eagle - Leadership
Dragon - Defender
Fox - Cleverness
Griffin (part eagle, part lion) - Bravery
Horse - Readiness to Serve
Lion - Courage
Pelican - Generosity
Deer - Peace & Harmony
Tiger - Fierceness & Valor
Unicorn - Extreme courage
Wolf - Constant Vigilance
Rhinoceros - Great ferocity
Elephant - Courage and strength
Leopard - Valiant and hardy warrior
Panther - a beautiful woman, though fierce, is very tender and loving.
Lamb - Gentleness and patience
Hares and Rabbits - One who enjoys a peaceable
Beaver - perseverance
Greyhound - Courage
Ant - great labor
Spider - Wisdom
Grasshopper - Wisdom and nobility
House Snail - Deliberation and perseverance
Peacock - Beauty and pride
Swan- A lover of poetry and harmony
Goose and Duck - A man of many resources
Swallow - One who is prompt and ready
Rooster - Courage
Dolphin - Charity and a kind affection
Snake - Ambition