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|width="70%" align="center" |<font size=x-large>'''Heraldry of the World<br/>[[:Category:Thumbnails|Thumbnails]] > [[:Category:Themes|Themes]]'''
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<font size=5><center>'''Themes and identification of unknown arms'''</center></font>
 
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):
 
{| width="100%"|
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:perpale.gif]] <br/>Just divided equally (horizontally, vertically etc) <br> [[:Category:Division_of_the_shield]]
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:fess.gif]] <br/>Divided by a horizontal, vertical or diagonal bar <br> [[:Category:Division lines and pales]]
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:cross_formy_2.gif]] <br/>The arms only show a cross <br> [[:Category:Crosses]]
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:escutcheon.gif]] <br/>The arms simply show a small square, diamond, circle or similar geometrical figure <br> [[:Category:Ordinaries]]
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| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:chief.gif]] <br/>The arms show only the top or bottom in a different colour, or show a border <br> [[:Category:Chiefs and bases]]
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:chevronelles.gif]] <br/>The arms show one or more chevrons<br> [[:Category:Chevrons]]
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:ermines.gif]] <br/>The arms show only a single colour or 'fur' <br> [[:Category:Colours and furs]]
|}
 
==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)
 
{| width="100%"|
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:rampant queue nowed.gif]] <br/>Heraldic lions <br> [[:Category:Lions]]
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:eagle displayed langued and amed.gif]] <br/>Heraldic eagles<br> [[:Category:Eagles]]
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:Griffin Segreant.gif]] <br/>Griffins<br> [[:Category:Griffins]]
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:Dragon Segreant.gif]] <br/>Dragons of any type<br> [[:Category:Dragons]]
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:Unicorn Rampant.gif]] <br/>Unicorns<br> [[:Category:Unicorns]]
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:herdolphin.gif]] <br/>Heraldic dolphins<br> [[:Category:Heraldic dolphins]]
|-
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:Mermaid.gif]] <br/>Mermaids, melusines, mermen and similar creatures<br> [[:Category:Mermaids]]
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:Salamander.gif]] <br/>Heraldic salamanders<br> [[:Category:Heraldic salamanders]]
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:Phoenix.gif]] <br/>Phoenix<br> [[:Category:Phoenix]]
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:Sea Lion.gif]] <br/>Heraldic sealions<br> [[:Category:Heraldic sealions]]
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:Harpy.gif]] <br/>Harpies and similar creatures<br> [[:Category:Harpies]]
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:Sphinx.gif]] <br/>Sphinxes<br> [[:Category:Sphinxes]]
|}
 
 
===Natural animals===
The arms shows a natural animal or parts thereof
 
====Common mammals with sub-categories====
 
{| width="100%"|
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:Bear passant.gif]] <br/>Bears<br> [[:Category:Bears]]
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:Boar passant.gif]] <br/>Boars and pigs<br> [[:Category:Boars]]
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:Bull passant.gif]] <br/>Cattle<br> [[:Category:Cattle]]
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:Stag salient.gif]] <br/>Deer, antlers and similar<br> [[:Category:Deer]]
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:Talbot statant.gif]] <br/>Dogs of any breed<br> [[:Category:Dogs]]
|-
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:Horse passant.gif]] <br/>Horses of any breed<br> [[:Category:Horses]]
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:Wolf statant.gif]] <br/>Wolves<br> [[:Category:Wolves]]
|}
 
*For other mammals see the category [[:Category:Mammals]]
*For any species of birds see the category [[:Category:Birds]]
*For any species of fish see the category [[:Category:Fish]]
*For any species of shells (scallops), snails or other sea creatures see the category [[:Category:Marine animals]]
*For any species of reptiles see the category [[:Category:Reptiles]]
*For any species of amphibians see the category [[:Category:Amphibians]]
*For any species of insects see the category [[:Category:Insects]]
*For any extinct animal species see the category [[:Category:Fossils and extinct animals]]
 
 
===Humans===
The arms shows humans of parts of humans
 
{| width="100%"|
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:Angel.gif]] <br/>Angels and archangels<br> [[:Category:Angels]]
|}
 
 
*For any undefined human or part of a human (hands, feet, heads) see [[:Category:Humans]]
*For any non-religious named human see [[:Category:Persons]]
*For any religious saint or figure (monks, bishops, abbotts), see [[:Category:Religious images]]
 
 
===Plants===
 
Heraldic plants
 
[[File: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 [[:Category:Plants|Plants]]
 
Some common plants:
{| width="100%"|
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:Acorn.gif]] <br/>Acorns<br> [[:Category:Acorns]]
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:Apple branch.gif]] <br/>Apples<br> [[:Category:Apple branches]]
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:Beech leaf.gif]] <br/>Beeches<br> [[:Category:Beech leaves]]
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:Birch leaf.gif]] <br/>Birches<br> [[:Category:Birch leaves]]
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:Shamrock.gif]] <br/>Clover leaves<br> [[:Category:Clover leaves]]
|-
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:Rose.gif]] <br/>Red roses<br> [[:Category:Heraldic roses red]]
|}
 
*For pine trees or pine cones see [[:Category:Pine trees]] and [[:Category:Pine cones]]
*For linden trees or leaves see [[:Category:Linden trees]] and [[:Category:Linden leaves]]
*For oak trees, leaves or acorns see [[:Category:Oak trees]], [[:Category:Oak leaves]] and [[:Category:Acorns]]
 
For any other plant, see [[:Category:Plants|Plants]]
 
===Cosmological or astrological objects===
 
{| width="100%"|
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:Sun 1.gif]] <br/>Suns<br> [[:Category:Suns]]
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:Mullet.gif]] <br/>5-pointed stars<br> [[:Category:5p-stars]]
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:Mullet6.gif]] <br/>6-pointed stars<br> [[:Category:6p-stars]]
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:Mullet7.gif]] <br/>7-pointed stars<br> [[:Category:7p-stars]]
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:Mullet8.gif]] <br/>8-pointed stars<br> [[:Category:8p-stars]]
|-
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:Crescent 1.gif]] <br/>Crescents and moons<br> [[:Category:Crescents]]
| width="16%" align="left" valign="top"|[[File:Comet.gif]] <br/>Comets<br> [[:Category:Comets]]
|}
 
*For any astrological symbol see [[:Category:Astrology]]
 
===Non-living nature===
 
*For mountains see [[:Category:Mountains]]
*For volcanoes see [[:Category:Volcanoes]]
*For snowflakes or ice-crystals see [[:Category:Snowflakes]]
 
===Buildings===
For an overview see [[:Category:Buildings]]
 
===Royalty===
For an overview see [[:Category:Royalty]]
 
Some common categories:
*[[:Category:Crowns|Crowns]]
*[[:Category:Sceptres|Sceptres]]
*[[:Category:Orbs|Orbs]]
 
===Transport===
Coat of arms with any object dealing with transport, see [[:Category:Transport]]
 
Some common categories:
*[[:Category:Trains|Trains and parts thereof]]
 
===Weapons and military items===
For an overview see [[:Category:Military]]
 
Some common categories:
*[[:Category:Cannons|Cannons]]
*[[:Category:Bows and arrows|Bows and arrows ]]
 
===Music and Musical instruments===
 
For an overview see [[:Category:Music]]
 
Some common categories:
*[[:Category:Violins|Violins]]
*[[:Category:Lyres|Lyres]]
 
===Keys===
 
===Religious objects===
 
*For churches and chapels see [[:Category:Churches]]
*For monasteries see [[:Category:Monasteries]]
*For crosiers and similar attributes see [[:Category:Crosiers]]
*For any other religious objects see [[:Category:Religious images]]
 
 
===Industry===
 
*For cogwheels and similar symbols, see [[:Category:Cogwheels]]

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