Category:Themes
Heraldry of the World | Overview of images by theme (shield division, charges, images) |
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this section is and will always be under construction as the number of charges is endless !
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.
All themes added so far can be found at the Alphabetical list of all themes (over 2100 !) or start with the categories below !
Divisions and ordinaries
- Just divided equally (horizontally, vertically, diagonally etc)
More divisions : Category:Division_of_the_shield
- Bars, pales, barry, paly and chequy
More bends and pales: Category:Division lines and pales
- Chevrons
More chevrons: Category:Chevrons
- Subordinaries
More subordinaries: Category:Subordinaries
- Crosses
More crosses : Category:Crosses
- Other
Heraldic or phantasy creatures
The arms show a heraldic animal or creature (or a part thereof). This includes the well known heraldic animals, such as lions and eagles, mythological creatures, such as dragons, mermaids and phoenices, but also combined phantasy creatures (deer-fish, winged foxes etc). It also includes zodiac signs.
- For an overview of all heraldic or phantasy creatures, see here
For specific groups:
- For anoverview of heraldic lilies (Fleur-de-lys), see Category:Fleur-de-lys
Living nature
The arms shows a natural human, plant or animal, or parts thereof
Animals (natural)
- For any species of mammals see the overview Mammals in heraldry
- For any species of marsupial see the overview Marsupials in heraldry
- For any species of birds see the overview Birds in heraldry
- For any species of fish see the overview Fish in heraldry
- For any species of shells (scallops), snails or other sea creatures see the overview Marine animals in heraldry (not mammals)
- For any species of reptiles see the overview Reptiles in heraldry
- For any species of amphibians see the overview Amphibians in heraldry
- For any species of insects see the overview Insects in heraldry
- For any other animal species of mammals see the overview Other animals in heraldry
- For any extinct animal see the overview Fossils and extinct animals in heraldry
Humans
The arms shows humans of parts of humans
- For any undefined human or part of a human (hands, feet, heads), as well as 'peoples' see the overview Humans in heraldry
- For any non-religious named human see the overview Persons in heraldry
- For any Christian saint see the overview Saints in heraldry
- For any other religious figure (gods, monks, bishops, abbotts...), see the overview Religious themes in heraldry
For any undefined person showing a profession, see the categories below (f.e. farmers are under the category Agricultre)
Fungi and mushrooms
- For any species of fungi or mushrooms see the overview Mushrooms in heraldry
Plants
- For any species of plant, or parts thereof, see the overview Plants in heraldry
- For plants only displayed or used as foods, see also the overview Food in heraldry
Non-living nature
This includes all geological, meteorological or astronomical themes.
- For all astronomical topics (stars, moons, comets...) see the overview Astronomy in heraldry
- For all geological topics (volcanoes, mountains, crystals...) see the overview Geology in heraldry
- For all meteorological topics (snowflakes, rainbows ...) see the overview Meteorology in heraldry
Other categories in this section :
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
Science, Education and learning
This includes any type of charge dealing with teaching and education, including letters, books, pens, scrolls etc.
For more items, 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, jugs, jars and kettles. It also includes the Horn of Plenty or Cornucopia
For more items 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
Some examples:
For more items see Category:Music
Religious objects
This includes anything to do with religion, God, Saints and their symbols, monks, churches, angels etc. Some examples:
For more items see Category:Religious images
Royalty
This includes anything to do with royalty, such as crown, orbs, sceptres etc.
For an overview see Royalty
Sports
For an overview see Category:sports
This includes any sport-relates items or persons, such as skiers or golf glubs
Transport
For an overview see Category:Transport
This includes any type of boat, car, train etc as well as parts thereof (wheels, oars).
Archaeology
For an overview see Category:Archaeology
This includes any type of human made object found in archaeological excavations, or prehistoric buildings and artefacts.
Weapons and military items
For more items 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
*Sandclocks
*Sundials
For more items, see Category:Other objects
Pages in category "Themes"
The following 32 pages are in this category, out of 32 total.