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File:niederw2.jpg|[[:Category:Candles|Candles]] | |||
File:strahovi.jpg|Clocks and similar<br>*[[:Category:Clocks|Clocks]] | |||
File:schiffweiler2.jpg|[[:Category:Escarbuncle|Escarbuncles]] | |||
File:wurzburg.jpg|[[:Category:Flags and banners|Flags and banners of any type]] | |||
File:longuevi.jpg|Horns of any type | |||
File:argentat.jpg|[[:Category:Keys|Keys]] | |||
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For | For more items, see [[:Category:Other objects]] | ||
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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):
| File:Perpale.gif Just divided equally (horizontally, vertically etc) Category:Division_of_the_shield |
 Divided by a horizontal, vertical or diagonal bar Category:Division lines and pales |
 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:Subordinaries |
| 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 |
 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), such as :
 Heraldic lions Category:Lions |
 Heraldic eagles Category:Eagles |
 Griffins Category:Griffins |
File:Dragon Segreant.gif Dragons of any type Category:Dragons |
 Unicorns Category:Unicorns |
File:Herdolphin.gif Heraldic dolphins Category:Heraldic dolphins |
| File:Mermaid.gif Mermaids, melusines, mermen and similar creatures Category:Mermaids |
 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 |
 Sphinxes Category:Sphinxes |
More Heraldic or phantasy creatures.
Heraldic plants
The arms show an heraldic lily (Fleur-de-lys), see Category:Fleur-de-lys
Living nature
The arms shows a natural human, plant or animal, or parts thereof
Animals
- For any species of 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
- 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
Fungi and mushrooms
- For any species of fungi or mushrooms see the category Category:Mushrooms
Plants
Some common plants:
Apples (Malus sp.)
*Apple trees
*Apple branches
*Apple fruits
*Apple flowers
Beech (Fagus sp.)
*Beech trees
*Beech branches
*Beech leaves
Birch (Betula sp.)
*Birch trees
*Birch branches
*Birch leaves
Chestnuts (all types)
*Chestnut trees
*Chestnut leaves
*Chestnut fruits
Clover (Trifolium sp.)
*Clover leaves
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:
 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
This includes any type of charge showing a mountain, volcano, crystal or other specific geological item, or meteorological items such as rainbows and snowflakes.
For an overview see Category:Geology
Other charges by category
Agriculture and fisheries
This includes any type of charge dealing with agriculture and fisheries, except the plants or animals which are listed separately. Agricultural buildings and parts thereof (such as granaries) are listed under buildings.
For more, see Category:Agriculture
Buildings
For an overview see Category:Buildings
Clothes
This category includes any non-military type of clothes, such as shirts, gloves, hats, boots etc. For helmets, chain mail and military gloves, see Military
For an overview see Category:Clothes
Education and learning
This includes any type of charge dealing with teaching and education, including letters, 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, mining and tools
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
This includes anything to do with royalty, such as crown, orbs, sceptres etc.
For an overview see Royalty
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
Other objects
Any object not classified in any of the categories above (such as candles etc), some examples:
Clocks and similar
*Clocks
Horns of any type
For more items, see Category:Other objects
Pages in category "Themes"
The following 32 pages are in this category, out of 32 total.