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shield with certain distinctive symbols or emblems painted on it in definite fixed colors identifying one person and his direct descendants. See also cadency, chief, colors, metal, fur


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Family Sheilds Crest
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Family Sheilds Crest - The shield design

The background colour is called the field.

Traditional heraldry used only the following colours and metals, all having specific meanings relected in the family sheilds crest. They all symbolised individual strengths

  • Gules Bright Red Bravery Strength
  • Azure Royal Blue or, Sky Blue Truth and Loyalty
  • Vert Emerald Green Hope Joy and Love
  • Purpue Royal Purple Regal, Sovereignty
  • Sable Black Grief, Loyalty

Metals:

  • Or Gold Generosity
  •  Argent Silver Peace and Honesty

Shapes and Styles of Shields

Chief:  

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 A bar across the top of a shield Dominion, Authority, Wisdom, Achievement in Battle

Pale:     A centre column on the shield - top to bottom Military Strength, Fortitude

Bend:   A column from a top corner to opposite bottom corner

Knights scarf : Signifies Defence

Fess:   A centre column - left to right Signifies the Military belt - represents honour

Chevron:  A column shaped like ^ Roof of a house - signifies protection, faithful service

Cross:  Top to Bottom, left to right + Christian, had served in the crusades

Saltire:  An X shaped cross going corner to corner St.Andrews cross, signifying resolution

Pile:   A V shape on the front Wood used in bridge building - signifies construction, building

Canton:   A small square located in the upper corner

A flag added to the coat of arms& may contain a charge granted by a Sovereign

Bordure:   A border around a shield Honor, as used to differentiate between family members

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