An Heraldic AlphabetIn this invaluable reference book John Brooke-Little, who as Clarenceux King of Arms is one of the three chief heralds of England & Wales, presents a fascinating and illuminating guide to the subject of heraldry. Illustrated with over 300 line drawings, the book includes general chapters on such topics as the birth of Heraldry, the development of arms, the grammar of heraldry and the laws that govern the way in which arms are inherited and in which they may be used, along with a fully comprehensive guide to the terminology and devices that make heraldry such an interesting study. Clear, definitive, and precise, this is the essential glossary for all students of heraldry and for anyone who is intrigued by this engrossing subject. |
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achievement of arms ancient argent armorial armorists armour azure badge baronets bear beast bend bendlet bendy bezants bird blazon body bordure borne called canting arms century charge chevron chief coat of arms collar College of Arms colour coronet couped Court of Chivalry crest Cronal cross describe different tincture diminutive display dragon Earl Marshal embattled encircle England Ensign ermine escutcheon facing the dexter feathers fess flag fleurs-de-lis frequently Garter gold goutty grant of arms guardant gules head helm helmet heraldry honour horns insignia jewels kings of arms knights knot Lines lion lozenge mantling metal mitre monster motto naiant Norroy officers of arms ordinary pale Partition passant peers placed pursuivants quartering rampant refers rose roundel royal arms royal heralds saltire Scotland Semy silver sinister sometimes stylized symbol synonym tabard tail tassels tenné term tincture usually depicted usually shown vair wavy wings wreath