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Your
Coat of Arms is something you can show with Pride:
People
are fascinated to learn something about the history of their family name.
Though many people think that coats-of arms were granted only to nobility,
they can actually be found for more than ninety percent of all names.
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Brief
Origin of the Coat of Arms
The
word “Heraldry” is derived from the German “heer” -- a host, an army --
and “held” -- a champion. The term “blason,” by which the science of heraldry
is denoted in French, English,Italian, and German, is probably derived
from the German word “blazen” -- to blow the horn.
This
knowledge of the various devices and symbols was called Heraldry,
and as the announcement was accompanied with the sound of a trumpet, it
was termed “blazoning the arms.”
The
earliest coats of arms were fairly simple -- bars or wavy lines, a lion
rampant or an eagle displayed, or an arrangement of fleurs-de-lis. The
designs became more complex as the years passed, and the practice of quartering
(incorporating the arms of other families acquired through marriages) developed.
Family
History
Scroll
$19.95
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Your
Family History Scroll details;
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Who
Your Ancestors were?
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Where
they came from?
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When
your family first appears in the records?
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Your
ancient family territories and estates?
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The
main branch and branches through time?
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The
most ancient family Coat of Arms recorded.
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Notables
from Nobles, to serfs and more?
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Were
they farmers, military, serving faith, millers, merchants,.?
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What
impact did Your Family have on their region and countries?
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Your
map to Your Family Research?
Visit
our Gift Gallery for some Coat of Arms gift ideas
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Walnut
Plaque
This
dashing plaque, proudly displays your family Name complete with Coat of
Arms, and Family Motto or War Cry , tastefully mounted on a solid walnut
plaque.
$99.90
/ $69.95
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Heraldic Stein
For something more than
just a mug, try our 16 oz. Stein. Get yours personalized with your surname
and Coat of Arms in full color. Perfect for the serious coffee drinker
and beer drinker alike!
$26.95
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The
Colors of Heraldry |
Shapes
and Styles of Shields: |
Purpure (purple)
Justice, Sovereignty, Regal |
Chief (a
bar across the top of the shield)
Dominion, authority, wisdom,
achievement in battle |
Sanguine (maroon)
Victorious , Patient in
Battle |
Pale (a center column
on the shield - top to bottom)
Military strength, fortitude |
Tawny (orange)
Worthwhile Ambition |
Bend (a column from
a top corner to opposite bottom corner)
Representative of a Knights
scarf - signifies Defense |
Gules (red)
Warrior , Martyr , Military
Strength |
Fess (a center column
- left to right)
Signifies the Military Belt
- represents Honor |
Azure (blue)
Strength , Loyalty |
Cross (self explanatory,
top to bottom, left to right)
Christian, one who had served
in the Crusades |
Sable (black)
Constancy , Grief |
Chevron (a column
shaped like ^ )
Signifies Protection, faithful
service |
Vert (green)
Hope , Loyalty in Love |
Pile (A "V" shape
on the front )
Represents wood used in
bridge building |
METALS: |
Saltire (an x shaped
cross going corner to corner)
St. Andrew's cross, signifying
Resolution |
Or (gold):
Noble, the Sun.
Originally only princes
could wear it. |
Bordure (a border
around the shield)
Represents Honor, as used
to differentiate between family members |
Argent (silver):
Sincerity, Peace,
the Moon |
Canton (a small square
located in the upper corner)
Representative of a flag
'added' to the arms |
There are literally hundreds
of different symbols that can appear on coats of arms. The colors
that are chosen and even the shape of the shield itself can be of significance
to the family. The use of animals and images on the shields meant
different things at different times to different people. The colors that
were used however were more constant as were the shapes on the shields.
To find more information about coat of arms visit The
Coat of Arms Shop. For more imformation on Heraldry.
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by
Hall of Names International Inc.
Kingston,
Ontario, Canada.
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