1. The study of the meaning of the coat of arms and family history.
Heraldry
The study of the meaning of the coat of arms and family history.

2. Herald Person who was a messenger and historian.
Why do you have a C.O.A.?
Recognition of others
People couldn’t read
Know who you were fighting (know your enemy)

3. Where could you find a Coat of Arms?
Shield
Tapestry
Flags (on top of castles)
Banners
Seal (wax seal on paper)
Horse blanket / dog blanket

4. Parts of a Coat of Arms 1. Field – background colors 2. Design
Purple – royalty or justice
Red – strength/military fortitude
Blue – loyalty and truthfulness
Green – hope, joy, loyalty in love
Black – constant or consistent
Orange – helpful or having a worthwhile ambition
Maroon – patience
White – “silver” Peace and sincerity
Yellow – “gold” Generosity and elevation of mind
2. Design

5. Design Options

6. Heraldic Animals Represented admirable qualities
Lions/tigers – courage, bravery, strength
Peacocks – beauty
Bear – protective, motherly love
Fox – sly, intelligent, smart, stealthy, swift
Deer – harmony, peace
Rabbit – loving or peace
Dog – loyalty
Dolphin – affectionate
Dragon – defending someone’s honor
Eagle – protective and strong, a leader
Dove - peaceful

7. Animals Bee – Industriousness (hard working)
Camel – Perseverance (never give up)
Falcon or Hawk – Eagerness
Griffin (part eagle, part lion)- Brave
Horse – Readiness to serve
Pelican – Generous
Raven – Constancy (faithful, dependable)
Snake – Ambition (Desire to succeed0
Unicorn – Extreme courage
Wolf – Constant Vigilance (keeps a careful watch out for danger)

8. Heraldic Symbols Cross – religion, Christian Red rose – happy, joyous
Shamrock – longevity
Crown – royalty
Spear – devoted to honor
Axe – dutiful
Crescent – Enlightenment
Fire – Enthusiasm
Flaming Heart – Passion
Hand – Faith and Justice

9. Symbols Heart – Sincerity
Horns and antlers – Fortitude (strength in difficulty)
Lightening – Decisiveness (quick to make decisions)
Moon – Serenity
Oyster shell – Traveler
Ring – Fidelity (never breaks an oath or promise)
Scepter – Justice
Star – Nobility
Sun – Glory
Sword – Warlike
Castle - Protectiveness

10. 1. Color(s) that represent you as the background.
Create your own Coat of Arms based on your hobbies, personality, character and family. Your Coat of Arms MUST include
1. Color(s) that represent you as the background.
2. A symbol/picture that represents an important place (not from list)
3. A symbol/picture that represents your favorite hobby/activity (not from list)
4. An animal that represents you
5. A symbol that represents you (from list)
6. Include a personal motto (words or phrase that represent you) at the top.

11. Examples