a coat of arms

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{n} escutcheon
coat of arms
hereditary designs and symbols depicted on an escutcheon, sometimes accompanied by other elements of a heraldic achievement, such as a helm, crest, crest coronet, torse, mantling and supporters; described by a blazon
coat of arms
long tunic strengthened with metal rings worn from 11th century on
coat of arms
The popular term for either an ACHIEVEMENT OF ARMS, or a SHIELD
coat of arms
A collection of symbolic devices (emblems) in a defined form identifying a person and his direct descendants Usually consisting of a shield covered with one or more symbols and colors used to indicate something about the person The symbols used are defined in heraldry
coat of arms
The coat of arms of a family, town, or organization is a special design in the form of a shield that they use as a symbol of their identity. = crest. coats of arms a set of pictures or patterns painted on a shield and used as the special sign of a family, town, university etc. or shield of arms Heraldic device dating to the 12th century in Europe. It was originally a cloth tunic worn over or in place of armour to establish identity in battle. In the full armorial achievement the distinctively patterned shield is ornamented with a crest, helmet, mantling, motto, crown, wreath, and supporters and rests upon a compartment. Arms were later adopted as emblems for schools, churches, guilds, and corporations to reflect their origins or histories. See also heraldry
coat of arms
The armorial and/or other heraldic badges of an owner displayed on a cloak or shield
coat of arms
the FIP symbol that represents Parliament and identifies ministers and their offices, parliamentary secretaries, institutions whose heads report directly to Parliament, and institutions with quasi-judicial functions Also known as the Arms of Canada
coat of arms
insignia of a family or person composed of figures and emblems; coat or vest decorated with heraldic arms (formerly worn by medieval knights)
coat of arms
the official symbols of a family, state, etc
coat of arms
shield with certain distinctive symbols or emblems painted on it in definite fixed colors identifying one person and his direct descendants
a coat of arms
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