Coat

Most of the states and union territories of India have adopted their own state emblem, seal or coat of arms which are used as an official governmental symbol, while six states and five union territories use the National Emblem of India with a text legend as their official governmental seal. Do all countries have a […]

The Imperial Seal of Japan or National Seal of Japan, also called the Chrysanthemum Seal (菊紋, kikumon), Chrysanthemum Flower Seal (菊花紋, 菊花紋章, kikukamon, kikukamonshō) or Imperial chrysanthemum emblem (菊の御紋, kikunogomon), is one of the national seals and a crest (mon) used by the Emperor of Japan and members of the What is Japans coat of […]

vert. In classical heraldry, vert (/vɜːrt/) is the tincture equivalent to the colour “green”. It is one of the five dark tinctures (colours). The word vert is simply the French for “green”. It is used in English in the sense of a heraldic tincture since the early 16th century. What does green mean in heraldry? […]

Formally known as an achievement, armorial achievement, or heraldic achievement, what is commonly referred to as a “coat of arms” consists of several parts: the shield, the mantling, the helm, the wreath, charges, and the crest (note that not all arms have crests). What are the four sections of a coat of arms? Parts of […]

In the golden part of the flag there appears a burning torch signifying freedom (UHURU), enlightenment and knowledge; a spear signifying defence of freedom and crossed axe and hoe being tools that the people of the Tanzania use in developing the country. Coat of arms of Tanzania Adopted December 6, 1961 What do the Colours […]

An upside down heart is symbolic of a relationship that is upside down. A waterfall represents feelings and emotions. A waterfall connects the above with the below. The heart and emotions go together. All I can say is that there may be a relationship that is going upside down bringing with it a waterfall of […]

Blue in the Bible Blue represents heaven (Exodus 24:10) and the healing power of God. In the story of Christ healing the woman who had an issue of blood for 12 years, the color of the hem was blue (Luke 8:40-48). What is the spiritual meaning of the color blue? The color blue represents both […]

Purple. Purple symbolizes royalty, nobility and imperialism. What was the color for a warrior and nobility? Red was the color of a warrior and nobility. What colors represents a warrior? Red—the Spiritual Life, wounds, blood, violence, war, earth, strength. Blue—wisdom, sky & water, female, confidence. Black—male, death, disease, warrior, aggression. What color did nobles wear? […]

In heraldry, the field (background) of a shield can be divided into more than one area, or subdivision, of different tinctures, usually following the lines of one of the ordinaries and carrying its name (e.g. a shield divided in the shape of a chevron is said to be parted “per chevron”). What does a Chevron […]

Noun. 1. tincture – a substances that colors metals. coloring material, colour, colouring material, color – any material used for its color; “she used a different color for the trim” argent – a metal tincture used in heraldry to give a silvery appearance. What are tinctures in a coat of arms? Tincture is the limited […]

red. When heraldry was confined to display on flags, the tinctures (colours) were the metals or (gold, yellow) and argent (silver, white) and the colours gules (red) and azure (blue). Sable (black) was difficult in the early days because it was derived from an indigo dye that often faded enough to be confused with azure. […]

Partition lines divide the shield. The most common ones are straight. Impalement means the division of the shield into two equal parts by a straight line from the top to bottom. What is a shield with a coat of arms called? In the first sense, an escutcheon is the shield upon which a coat of […]

The word “chevron” first appeared in English in the 14th century from the Vulgur Latin word caprio, meaning “rafters,” referring to the pattern’s resemblance of two roof beams. Chevrons also became a way of signifying a certain rank in the military and police force in the Commonwealth nations and the United States. What does chevron […]

Ermine (/ˈɜːrmɪn/) in heraldry is a “fur”, a type of tincture, consisting of a white background with a pattern of black shapes representing the winter coat of the stoat (a species of weasel with white fur and a black-tipped tail). What is the fur on royal robes? The species is called ermine especially during its […]

Definition of chevron : a figure, pattern, or object having the shape of a V or an inverted V: such as. a : a heraldic charge consisting of two diagonal stripes meeting at an angle usually with the point up. What does the chevron pattern mean? Chevron definition A badge or insignia consisting of stripes […]

Tinctures are concentrated herbal extracts made by soaking the bark, berries, leaves (dried or fresh), or roots from one or more plants in alcohol or vinegar. The alcohol or vinegar pulls out the active ingredients in the plant parts, concentrating them as a liquid. What kind of alcohol is used in tincture? ethyl alcoholA traditional […]

One chevron indicates that the individual is a private or lance corporal. Two chevrons show that said person is a corporal. Three chevrons they are a sergeant and having four chevrons signifies a higher ranking sergeant. What do chevrons symbolize? The word is usually used in reference to a kind of fret in architecture, or […]

wisdom & medicine. SNAKE: A common heraldic charge, emblematic of wisdom & medicine. SPEAR: In its many forms, symbolizes a knight in service. SPUR: An emblem of readiness to do battle. What does snake symbolize? Fertility and rebirth Historically, serpents and snakes represent fertility or a creative life force. As snakes shed their skin through […]

In 1803 the British began using chevrons with the points down as rank insignia. Sergeants wore three and Corporals two. Perhaps they wore them with the points down to avoid confusion with the earlier length of service chevrons worn with the points up. What do upside down chevrons mean? In the United States, the army […]

Chevron definition A badge or insignia consisting of stripes meeting at an angle, worn on the sleeve of a military or police uniform to indicate rank, merit, or length of service. What does chevron style mean? Chevron is an inverted V pattern, with each side meeting at the point without interruption. The results are a […]