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Themes and identification of unknown arms
this section is under construction !

This page is the starting point to look for a coat of arms with a particular charge or shield division or to identify unknown arms. As not all arms on the site are categorised, I can not guarantee that an image can be found. If you can not find the image, you can also send a mail to see if I can help.


Divisions and ordinaries

This group includes any arms that are just divided and do not have some items (figures, plants, etc):

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Just divided equally (horizontally, vertically etc)
Category:Division_of_the_shield
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Divided by a horizontal, vertical or diagonal bar
Category:Division lines and pales
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The arms only show a cross
Category:Crosses
File:Escutcheon.gif
The arms simply show a small square, diamond, circle or similar geometrical figure
Category:Ordinaries
File:Chief.gif
The arms show only the top or bottom in a different colour, or show a border
Category:Chiefs and bases
File:Chevronelles.gif
The arms show one or more chevrons
Category:Chevrons
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The arms show only a single colour or 'fur'
Category:Colours and furs

Heraldic Charges

A charge is any non geometrical, natural or imaginary figure placed anywhere on the shield.

Heraldic or phantasy creatures

The arms show a heraldic animal or creature (or a part thereof)

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Heraldic lions
Category:Lions
Eagle displayed langued and amed.gif
Heraldic eagles
Category:Eagles
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Griffins
Category:Griffins
File:Dragon Segreant.gif
Dragons of any type
Category:Dragons
Unicorn Rampant.gif
Unicorns
Category:Unicorns
File:Herdolphin.gif
Heraldic dolphins
Category:Heraldic dolphins
File:Mermaid.gif
Mermaids, melusines, mermen and similar creatures
Category:Mermaids
Salamander.gif
Heraldic salamanders
Category:Heraldic salamanders
File:Phoenix.gif
Phoenix
Category:Phoenix
File:Sea Lion.gif
Heraldic sealions
Category:Heraldic sealions
File:Harpy.gif
Harpies and similar creatures
Category:Harpies
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Sphinxes
Category:Sphinxes


Living nature

The arms shows a natural human, plant or animal, or parts thereof

Animals

Humans

The arms shows humans of parts of humans

Plants

Heraldic plants

Fdl2.gif The arms show an heraldic lily (Fleur-de-lys), see Category:Fleur-de-lys

The arms show a natural plant or parts thereof, see Plants

Some common plants:

File:Acorn.gif
Acorns
Category:Acorns
File:Apple branch.gif
Apples
Category:Apple branches
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Beeches
Category:Beech leaves
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Birches
Category:Birch leaves
File:Shamrock.gif
Clover leaves
Category:Clovers
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Red roses
Category:Rose red

For any other plant, see Plants

Non-living nature

Cosmological or astrological objects

This category includes all heavenly bodies and other items of astrology or astronomy.

Common sub-categories:

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Suns
Category:Suns
File:Mullet.gif
5-pointed stars
Category:5p-stars
File:Mullet6.gif
6-pointed stars
Category:6p-stars
File:Mullet7.gif
7-pointed stars
Category:7p-stars
File:Mullet8.gif
8-pointed stars
Category:8p-stars
  • For any other astrological or astronomical symbol see Astrology

Geology and meteorology

Other charges by category

Agriculture

This includes any type of charge dealing with agriculture, except the plants or animals which are listed separately. Agricultural buildings and parts thereof (such as granaries) are listed under buildings.

For an overview see Category:Agriculture

Buildings

For an overview see Category:Buildings

Education and learning

This includes any type of charge dealing with teaching and education, including books, pens, scrolls etc.

For an overview see Category:Education

Food and cooking

This includes any type of food not listed under Plants. It includes meats, bread, salt and and similar products. It also includes cooking utensils, such as forks and kettles, but not knives (see Weapons).

For an overview see Category:Food

Industry and mining

This includes any type of charge dealing with small or large industry, ranging from spinning wheels to nuclear power symbols and chemical structures. Industrial buildings and parts thereof (such as wind mill blades) are listed under buildings. For agricultural and fisheries charges, see Agriculture.

For an overview see Category:Industry

Music and Musical instruments

For an overview see Category:Music

Religious objects

This includes anything to do with religion, God, Saints and their symbols, monks, churches, angels etc.

For an overview see Category:Religious images

Royalty

For an overview see Category:Royalty

Some common categories:

Transport

For an overview see Category:Transport

This includes any type of boat, car, train etc as well as parts thereof (wheels, oars).

Weapons and military items

For an overview see Category:Military