Symbolisms of Heraldry

Each charge and colour has a specific symbolism. The following list shall give you an idea about the meaning of a shield:

Colours & Metals

Or, yellow or gold - Generosity.
Argent, white or silver - Peace and sincerity.
Sable or black - Constancy, sometimes grief.
Azure or blue - Loyalty and truth.
Gules or red - Military fortitude and magnanimity.
Vert or green - Hope, joy and sometimes loyalty in love.
Purpure, purple - Royal majesty, sovereignty and justice.
Tenne or tawney - Worthy ambition.
Murray or sanguine - Not hasty in battle, and yet a victor.

 

Below you can find a small selection of the most popular charges and their symbolism:

Tower or Castle Grandeur and solidity.		Cockatrice Terror to all beholders.		Dolphin Charity and a kind affection towards children.		Stag, Hart, Buck and Deer Policy, Peace and Harmony.
Dragon A most valiant defender of treasure.		Falcon or Hawk Eeager or hot in the pursuit of an object much desired		Lion Deathless courage.		Griffin Valorous soldier, conscientous to death
Hand Faith, sincerity and justice.		Harpy Ferocity under provocation.		Panther Courage		Ship, Lumphiad or Galley Points to some notable expedition by sea
Unicorn Extreme courage.		Dog Loyality		Boar Fierce combatant		Double Eagle and Eagle - Man of action, occupied in high and weighty affairs

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