Coat of Arms or

Heraldry

Peter Cottle2nd

Overview

• Coat of arms is commonly mistaken for code of arms, but this is not correct.

• It is almost 900 years old but still used today in many countries.

• It is not just used for decoration, but some cites in Europe still make and use the symbols for their culture.

Where you can find it

• The Coat of arms was printed on most shields to show who it belonged to.

• You can also find coats of arms on some flags.

Example

What the colors mean• Gold: Generosity and elevation of the mind • Silver or White: Peace and sincerity• Red: Warrior or martyr; Military strength and

magnanimity• Blue: Truth and loyalty • Green: Hope, joy, and loyalty in love• Black: Constancy or grief• Purple: Royal majesty, sovereignty, and justice• Orange: Worthy ambition• Maroon: Patient in battle, and yet victorious

Furs

• Ermine: White with black spots.• Erminois: Gold with black spots.• Ermines: Black with white spots.• Pean: Black with gold spots.• Vair: Blue and white bell-shaped objects.

• Furs usually symbolize dignity.

Helmets

Shields

Banners

Mottoes

• Hartcup : To a valiant heart, nothing is impossible. (A coeur valliant, rien impossible).

• Carnagie, Carnegie: Flying, he keeps his eye on the stars. (Alis aspicit astra).

• Perrott Amo: I love as I find. (Amo, ut invenio)

Where it came from

• Heraldry began around the 12th century in the roman empire and areas around the roman empire.

Sources

• http://www.fleurdelis.com/meanings.htm• http://www.4crests.com/hisandorofco.html

Video

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrGBHeFpjVo