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Coat of Arms or Heraldry

Coat of Arms or Heraldry. Peter Cottle 2 nd. 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.

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Coat of Arms or Heraldry

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  1. Coat of Arms orHeraldry Peter Cottle 2nd

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Example

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. Helmets

  8. Shields

  9. Banners

  10. 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)

  11. Where it came from • Heraldry began around the 12th century in the roman empire and areas around the roman empire.

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

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

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