OTHER HERALDIC CHARGES
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Name |
Meaning |
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Escallop Shell |
Successful commander, one who has made long journeys |
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Heart |
Sincerity, truthfulness, charity |
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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. |
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Red Hand |
The mark of a Baronet.
In Ireland the open red hand is often a symbol of the Province of Ulster.<> |
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Arm |
An industrious person |
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Arm with armour |
A person fit for high deeds |
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Human Head |
Honour |
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Crown |
Regal or senior authority, heavenly reward |
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Finger Ring or Annulet |
Fidelity. Sign of the fifth son. |
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Lozenge |
Honesty, constancy, noble birth |
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Anchor |
Hope |
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Ship, Lymphad, Boat, Galley |
Hope, a sea-faring tradition |
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Axe |
Military duty |
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Tower |
Grandeur, society, wealth |
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Cross |
Of Christian significance. May also refer to families who engaged in the Crusades. |
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Cross Moline |
Eight son |
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Label |
First son |
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Cushions |
A mark of authority |
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Estoile (a star with wavy points) |
God’s goodness, superiority |
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Mullet (5-pointed Star) |
Divine quality bestowed by God. Sign of the third son. |
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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. |
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Crescent |
Hope of glory, one who has been enlightened. Sign of the second son. |
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Hunting Horn |
A person of high or noble pursuits |
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Arrows, Arrow-Heads |
Military readiness, affliction |
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Spear |
Devotion to honour, knightly service |
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Spear-head/Pheons |
readiness for battle |
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Horse-Shoe |
Good Luck |
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Maunch/Sleeve |
A symbol of devotion, victory in tournament |
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Chain |
A mark of honour and obligation |
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Helmet |
Wise defence |
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Torch
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Zealousness, a signal service |
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Book
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if open: Manifestation, if closed: Counsel |
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Passion Nails
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Poignant suffering |
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Bell
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Power to disperse evil |
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