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 Charity's Corner |
About Charity |
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Heraldry--Other Charges 1 |
Heraldry--Other Charges 2 |
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Heraldic Symbols--Page 2 Since I can't exactly post my stories online, I figured I'd share with you all one of my other interests--the art of heraldry. This is still a work in progress and because of memory issues I probably won't be able to put a whole lot on here, but you'll get a basic idea. |
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Label, Cross Moline, and Helmet Label (notched red bar)--Sign for the first son Cross Moline--Sign for the eighth son Helmet--Wise defense |
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| Chain, Horseshoe, and Maunch Chain--A mark of honor and obligation Horseshoe--Good luck Maunch (sleeve)--A symbol of devotion, victory in tournament |
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Pheons, Arrows, and Spear Pheons (spearhead)--Readiness for battle Arrows--Military readiness, affliction Spear--Devotion to honor, knightly service |
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Arm, Head, and Arm with Armor Arm--An industrious person Human head--Honor Arm with armor--A person fit for high deeds |
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Hand, Heart, and Red Hand Hand--Faith, sincerity, justice Heart--Sincerity, truthfulness, charity Red Hand--The mark of a Baronet (NOTE: In Irish coats-of-arms, the open red hand is often a symbol of the province of Ulster.) |
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Escallop Shell Escallop shell--Successful commander; one who has made long journeys |
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