OTHER HERALDIC CHARGES
|
Name |
Meaning |
Image |
Escallop Shell |
Successful commander, one who has made long journeys |
![shell](/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/shell.jpg) |
Heart |
Sincerity, truthfulness, charity |
![heart](/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/heart.jpg) |
Hand |
Faith, sincerity, justice
In Ireland the open hand was often used as a means of communicating through the ancient language known as ‘Ogham’. The open hand may have also signified the sun. |
![hand](/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/hand.jpg) |
Red Hand |
The mark of a Baronet.
In Ireland the open red hand is often a symbol of the Province of Ulster.<> |
![redhand](/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/redhand.png) |
Arm |
An industrious person |
![arm](/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/arm.gif) |
Arm with armour |
A person fit for high deeds |
![armourarm](/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/armourarm.jpg) |
Human Head |
Honour |
![head](/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/head.png) |
Crown |
Regal or senior authority, heavenly reward |
![crown](/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/crown.jpg) |
Finger Ring or Annulet |
Fidelity. Sign of the fifth son. |
![ring](/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ring.jpg) |
Lozenge |
Honesty, constancy, noble birth |
![lozenge](/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/lozenge.jpg) |
Anchor |
Hope |
![anchor](/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/anchor.jpg) |
Ship, Lymphad, Boat, Galley |
Hope, a sea-faring tradition |
![lymphad](/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/lymphad.jpg) |
Axe |
Military duty |
![axe](/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/axe.jpg) |
Tower |
Grandeur, society, wealth |
![tower](/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/tower.jpg) |
Cross |
Of Christian significance. May also refer to families who engaged in the Crusades. |
![cross](/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/cross.jpg) |
Cross Moline |
Eight son |
![crossmoline](/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/crossmoline.jpg) |
Label |
First son |
![label](/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/label.jpg) |
Cushions |
A mark of authority |
![cushon](/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/cushon.jpg) |
Estoile (a star with wavy points) |
God’s goodness, superiority |
![estoile](/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/estoile.jpg) |
Mullet (5-pointed Star) |
Divine quality bestowed by God. Sign of the third son. |
![mullet](/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/mullet.jpg) |
Sun |
Glory, Splendour, Authority.
In Ireland the Celts worshiped the sun as well as other celestial bodies. The invocation of the sun would be the same as invoking truth. |
![sun](/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/sun.jpg) |
Crescent |
Hope of glory, one who has been enlightened. Sign of the second son. |
![crescent](/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/crescent.jpg) |
Hunting Horn |
A person of high or noble pursuits |
![horn](/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/horn.jpg) |
Arrows, Arrow-Heads |
Military readiness, affliction |
![arrow](/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/arrow.jpg) |
Spear |
Devotion to honour, knightly service |
![spear](/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/spear.jpg) |
Spear-head/Pheons |
readiness for battle |
![spearhead](/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/spearhead.jpg) |
Horse-Shoe |
Good Luck |
![horseshoe](/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/horseshoe.jpg) |
Maunch/Sleeve |
A symbol of devotion, victory in tournament |
![maunch](/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/maunch.jpg) |
Chain |
A mark of honour and obligation |
![chain](/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/chain.jpg) |
Helmet |
Wise defence |
![helmet](/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/helmet.jpg) |
Torch
|
Zealousness, a signal service |
![torch](/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/torch.png) |
Book
|
if open: Manifestation, if closed: Counsel |
![book](/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/book.jpg) |
Passion Nails
|
Poignant suffering |
![nails](/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/nails.png) |
Bell
|
Power to disperse evil |
![bell](/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/bell.jpg) |