Shield (heraldry) - Definition and Overview

In heraldry, the shield is the principal portion of a heraldic achievement or coat of arms. Figures and patterns are depicted emblazoned upon the shield in many different arrangements.

The shields of male armigers are commonly displayed on a shape known as an escutcheon, based on the shape of Medieval shields used by knights in combat. Since this shape has been regarded as a war-like device appropriate to men only, ladies customarily bear their arms upon a lozenge, or diamond-shape, and clergymen bear theirs on a cartouche, or oval.

An escutcheon is also an item of door furniture.

The Heraldry Series
Crest – Compartment – Field – Line – Mantling – Shield – Supporters – Tincture
Argent – Azure – Carnation – Celeste – Cendrée – Gules – Murrey – Or – Purpure – Sable – Sanguine – Tenné – Vert
Bend – Chevron – Chief – Cross – Fess – Fillet – Flaunch – Pall – Pale – Quarter – Saltire
Category:Heraldry

Example Usage of (heraldry)
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Shield (heraldry) - Definition and Overview

Example Usage of (heraldry)