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Shields and Coat of Arms

Shields and Coat of Arms. Division of the Shield. In simple terms the shield can be divided into sections with straight lines running horizontally, vertically or diagonally either singly or in combinations. Choosing the charges on your shield:.

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Shields and Coat of Arms

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  1. Shields and Coat of Arms

  2. Division of the Shield • In simple terms the shield can be divided into sections with straight lines running horizontally, vertically or diagonally either singly or in combinations

  3. Choosing the charges on your shield: • A charge is what is shown on the base color of your shield. Animals were frequently used as a main charge • Animals were shown in certain traditional postures, which were not meant to be realistic pictures of the animals. • Generally the animals chosen were fierce, and they were often show in postures of combat. • Whatever their main color, fierce animals were often shown with red tongue and claws.

  4. Pick a color(s) for your shield • The background of a shield is called the "field" • Traditional heraldry used only the following colors and metals • Colors: • Gules   Bright Red • Azure    Royal Blue or Sky  Blue (not pastel) • Vert Emerald Green • Purpure Royal Purple • Sable  Black • Metals: •  Gold (yellow) • Argent  Silver (white)

  5. Coat of Arms

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