Category:Themes: Difference between revisions
Knorrepoes (talk | contribs) |
Knorrepoes (talk | contribs) No edit summary |
||
(45 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown) | |||
Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{ | {{themes}} | ||
<font size=5><center>'''Themes and charges used in civic heraldry'''</center></font> | |||
this section is and will always be under construction as the number of charges is endless ! | |||
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. | 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. | ||
Line 16: | Line 11: | ||
==Divisions and ordinaries== | ==Divisions and ordinaries== | ||
*Just divided equally (horizontally, vertically, diagonally etc) | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:shielddivision.gif | |||
File:Kleineut.jpg|[[:Category:Divided in 2|Party per pale]] | |||
File:Bucinau.jpg|[[:Category:Divided in 2|Party per bend]] | |||
| | File:Vielmura.jpg|[[:Category:Quarterly|Quarterly]] | ||
| | File:Noroybourg.jpg|[[:Category:Cantons|Free canton]] | ||
| | File:S-cebrianc.png|[[:Category:Quarterly|Party per saltire]] | ||
</gallery> | |||
More divisions : [[:Category:Division_of_the_shield]] | |||
*[[Chief]]s and [[base]]s | |||
<gallery perrow=6> | |||
File:saffre.jpg|[[Chief]]s | |||
File:Seffern.jpg|Wavy chiefs | |||
File:rauman.jpg|[[Base]]s | |||
File:duben.jpg|Wavy bases | |||
</gallery> | |||
*Bars and pales | |||
<gallery perrow=6> | |||
File:Obernhei.jpg|Bars | |||
File:Arkel.gif|Special bars | |||
File:Donjeuxm.jpg|Pales | |||
File:Asuel.jpg|Bends | |||
</gallery> | |||
More bends and pales: [[:Category:Division lines and pales]] | |||
*Chevrons | |||
<gallery perrow=6> | |||
File:essartse.jpg|Chevrons | |||
File:valchava.jpg|Inverted chevrons | |||
File:bioleym.jpg|Wavy chevrons | |||
File:windecke.jpg|Chevronny | |||
</gallery> | |||
More chevrons: [[:Category:Chevrons]] | |||
*Subordinaries | |||
<gallery perrow=6> | |||
File:gissighe.jpg|Rings, circles, balls etc | |||
File:courfaivre.jpg|Bordures | |||
File:Messeric.jpg|Labels | |||
File:Claville.jpg|Diamonds, squares etc | |||
</gallery> | |||
More subordinaries: [[:Category:Subordinaries]] | |||
*Crosses | |||
<gallery perrow=6> | |||
File:Grusch.jpg|Normal crosses | |||
File:Bochingen.jpg|Saltires | |||
File:S-aubinc.jpg|Other crosses | |||
File:ulea.png|Special crosses | |||
</gallery> | |||
More crosses : [[:Category:Crosses]] | |||
*Other | |||
<gallery perrow=6> | |||
File:Douai.jpg|[[:Category:Shield red|Shield red]] | |||
File:Achicour.jpg|[[:Category:Shield ermine|Ermine shield]] | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Heraldic Charges== | ==Heraldic Charges== | ||
Line 34: | Line 79: | ||
===Heraldic or phantasy creatures=== | ===Heraldic or phantasy creatures=== | ||
The arms show a heraldic animal or creature (or a part thereof), such as : | The arms show a heraldic animal or creature (or a part thereof), including Zodiac signs, such as : | ||
<gallery perrow=6> | |||
File:rampant queue nowed.gif|[[:Category:Lions|Heraldic lions]] | |||
File:eagle displayed langued and amed.gif|[[:Category:Eagles|Heraldic eagles]] | |||
File:Griffin Segreant.gif|[[:Category:Griffins|Griffins]] | |||
File:draguign.jpg|[[:Category:Dragons|Dragons of any type]] | |||
File:stiavnik.jpg|[[:Category:Unicorns|Unicorns]] | |||
File:dauphine.gif|[[:Category:Heraldic dolphins|Heraldic dolphins]] | |||
File:wangerla.jpg|[[:Category:Mermaids|Mermaids, melusines, mermen and similar creatures]] | |||
File:Salamander.gif|[[:Category:Heraldic salamanders|Heraldic salamanders]] | |||
File:buko.jpg|[[:Category:Phoenix|Phoenix]] | |||
File:Malec.jpg|[[:Category:Heraldic sealions|Heraldic sealions]] | |||
File:Emden.jpg|[[:Category:Harpies|Harpies and similar creatures]] | |||
File:Sphinx.gif|[[:Category:Sphinxes|Sphinxes]] | |||
</gallery> | |||
More [[:Category:Heraldic or phantasy creatures|Heraldic or phantasy creatures]]. | More [[:Category:Heraldic or phantasy creatures|Heraldic or phantasy creatures]]. | ||
Line 64: | Line 109: | ||
*For any species of mammals see the category [[:Category:Mammals]] | *For any species of mammals see the category [[:Category:Mammals]] | ||
*For any species of marsupial see the category [[:Category:Marsupials]] | |||
*For any species of birds see the category [[:Category:Birds]] | *For any species of birds see the category [[:Category:Birds]] | ||
*For any species of fish see the category [[:Category:Fish]] | *For any species of fish see the category [[:Category:Fish]] | ||
Line 70: | Line 116: | ||
*For any species of amphibians see the category [[:Category:Amphibians]] | *For any species of amphibians see the category [[:Category:Amphibians]] | ||
*For any species of insects see the category [[:Category:Insects]] | *For any species of insects see the category [[:Category:Insects]] | ||
*For any other species see the category [[:Category:Other animals]] | |||
*For any extinct animal species see the category [[:Category:Fossils and extinct animals]] | *For any extinct animal species see the category [[:Category:Fossils and extinct animals]] | ||
Line 93: | Line 140: | ||
File:salzkott.jpg|Clover (''Trifolium sp.'')<br>*[[:Category:Clovers|Clover leaves]] | File:salzkott.jpg|Clover (''Trifolium sp.'')<br>*[[:Category:Clovers|Clover leaves]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
For any other plant, see [[:Category:Plants|Plants]] | |||
For any other plant, see [[:Category:Plants|Plants]]<br> | |||
For plants only displayed or used as foods, see also [[:Category:Food|Foods]] | |||
==Non-living nature== | ==Non-living nature== | ||
Line 100: | Line 149: | ||
This category includes all heavenly bodies and other items of astrology or astronomy. | This category includes all heavenly bodies and other items of astrology or astronomy. | ||
<gallery perrow=6> | |||
File:sparsbac.jpg|[[:Category:5p-stars|5-pointed stars]] | |||
File:dillendo.jpg|[[:Category:6p-stars|6-pointed stars]] | |||
File:Svyetlahorsk.jpg|[[:Category:Suns|Suns]] | |||
File:Mondfeld.jpg|[[:Category:Moons|Facial and full moons]] | |||
File:Kracunov.jpg|[[:Category:Comets|Comets]] | |||
</gallery> | |||
*For any other astrological or astronomical symbol see [[:Category:Astrology|Astrology]] | *For any other astrological or astronomical symbol see [[:Category:Astrology|Astrology]] | ||
Line 113: | Line 161: | ||
===Geology and meteorology=== | ===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. | This includes any type of charge showing a mountain, volcano, crystal or other specific geological item, or meteorological items such as rainbows and snowflakes. | ||
<gallery perrow=6> | |||
File:tidaholm.jpg|[[:Category:Volcanoes|Volcanoes]] | |||
File:Pfitsch.jpg|[[:Category:Crystals|Crystals]] | |||
File:Qaasuitsup.jpg|[[:Category:Aurora borealis|Northern lights]] | |||
File:Regen.jpg|[[:Category:Rainbows|Rainbows]] | |||
File:Pecznezkou.jpg|[[:Category:Snowflakes|Snowflakes]] | |||
</gallery> | |||
For an overview see [[:Category:Geology]] | For an overview see [[:Category:Geology]] | ||
Line 133: | Line 190: | ||
===Buildings=== | ===Buildings=== | ||
<gallery perrow=6> | |||
File:plouhine.jpg|[[:Category:Bridges|Modern bridges]] | |||
File:bargenst.jpg|[[:Category:Farms|Farms]] | |||
File:bad-gode.jpg|[[:Category:Castle gold|Castle gold]] | |||
File:sudtonde.kreis.jpg|[[:Category:Lighthouses|Lighthouses]] | |||
File:Edewecht.jpg|[[:Category:Windmills|Windmills]] | |||
File:fallingb.kreis.jpg|[[:Category:Prehistoric monuments|Prehistoric monuments]] | |||
</gallery> | |||
For an overview see [[:Category:Buildings]] | For an overview see [[:Category:Buildings]] | ||
Line 141: | Line 207: | ||
===Education and learning=== | ===Science, Education and learning=== | ||
This includes any type of charge dealing with teaching and education, including letters, books, pens, scrolls etc. | This includes any type of charge dealing with teaching and education, including letters, books, pens, scrolls etc. | ||
For | <gallery perrow=6> | ||
File:Valkovce.jpg|[[:Category:Books open|Open books]] | |||
File:Kriegshe.jpg|[[:Category:Books closed|Closed books]] | |||
File:Attensch.gif|[[:Category:Pair of compasses|Pair of compasses]] | |||
File:Molca.jpg|[[:Category:Letter M|Letter M]] | |||
File:Slatinas.jpg|[[:Category:Globes|Globes]] | |||
File:Chukotka.jpg|[[:Category:Maps|Maps]] | |||
</gallery> | |||
For more items, see [[:Category:Education]] | |||
===Food and cooking=== | ===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 | 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 [[:Category:Cornucopia|Horn of Plenty or Cornucopia]] | ||
<gallery perrow=6> | |||
File:Hornechlebany.jpg|[[:Category:Bread|Bread and Pretzels]] | |||
File:Tienhovenzh.hag.jpg|[[:Category:Ham|Hams]] | |||
File:Lauchhei.jpg|[[:Category:Leeks|Leeks]] | |||
File:Grossger.jpg|[[:Category:Cabbages|Cabbages]] | |||
File:Werversh.gif|[[:Category:Carrots|Carrots]] | |||
File:Kaisers.jpg|[[:Category:Kettles|Kettles]] | |||
</gallery> | |||
For | For more items see [[:Category:Food]] | ||
===Industry, mining and tools=== | ===Industry, mining and tools=== | ||
Line 169: | Line 253: | ||
For | For more items see [[:Category:Music]] | ||
===Religious objects=== | ===Religious objects=== | ||
Line 182: | Line 266: | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
For | For more items see [[:Category:Religious images]] | ||
===Royalty=== | ===Royalty=== | ||
Line 188: | Line 272: | ||
For an overview see [[:Category:Royalty|Royalty]] | For an overview see [[:Category:Royalty|Royalty]] | ||
===Sports=== | |||
For an overview see [[:Category:sports]] | |||
This includes any sport-relates items or persons, such as skiers or golf glubs | |||
===Transport=== | ===Transport=== | ||
Line 193: | Line 282: | ||
This includes any type of boat, car, train etc as well as parts thereof (wheels, oars). | 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. | |||
<gallery perrow=6> | |||
File:Grossenk.jpg|[[:Category:Prehistoric monuments]] | |||
File:Eilvese.jpg|[[:Category:Urns]] | |||
File:Fonelas.png|[[:Category:Rock paintings and carvings]] | |||
File:blovstro.jpg|[[:Category:Axes (prehistoric)|Axes (stone, flint or bronze)]] | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Weapons and military items=== | ===Weapons and military items=== | ||
<gallery perrow=6> | <gallery perrow=6> | ||
File:Australian National University.jpg|[[:Category:Boomerangs|Boomerangs]] | |||
File:Oostmahoorn.jpg|[[:Category:Cannons|Cannons]] | File:Oostmahoorn.jpg|[[:Category:Cannons|Cannons]] | ||
File:Besteiros.gif|[[:Category:Crossbows|Crossbows]] | File:Besteiros.gif|[[:Category:Crossbows|Crossbows]] | ||
File:Sachsenhausen.jpg|[[:Category:Swords|Swords]] | File:Sachsenhausen.jpg|[[:Category:Swords|Swords]] | ||
File:Grimmels.jpg|[[:Category:Sabres|Sabres]] | File:Grimmels.jpg|[[:Category:Sabres|Sabres]] | ||
File:Cristeloc.gif|[[:Category:Chain mail|Chain mail]] | File:Cristeloc.gif|[[:Category:Chain mail|Chain mail]] | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
For | For more items see [[:Category:Military]] | ||
===Other objects=== | ===Other objects=== | ||
Line 210: | Line 311: | ||
<gallery perrow=6> | <gallery perrow=6> | ||
File:niederw2.jpg|[[:Category:Candles|Candles]] | File:niederw2.jpg|[[:Category:Candles|Candles]] | ||
File:strahovi.jpg|Clocks and similar<br>*[[:Category:Clocks|Clocks]] | File:strahovi.jpg|Clocks and similar<br>*[[:Category:Clocks|Clocks]]<br>*[[:Category:Sandclocks|Sandclocks]]<br>*[[:Category:Sundials|Sundials]] | ||
File:schiffweiler2.jpg|[[:Category:Escarbuncle|Escarbuncles]] | File:schiffweiler2.jpg|[[:Category:Escarbuncle|Escarbuncles]] | ||
File:wurzburg.jpg|[[:Category:Flags and banners|Flags and banners of any type]] | File:wurzburg.jpg|[[:Category:Flags and banners|Flags and banners of any type]] |
Revision as of 06:07, 2 October 2018
Heraldry of the World | Overview of images by theme (shield division, charges, images) |
Top 10 topics:
|
Charges (items): |
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 or see the divisions below !
Divisions and ordinaries
- Just divided equally (horizontally, vertically, diagonally etc)
More divisions : Category:Division_of_the_shield
- Bars and pales
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 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), including Zodiac signs, such as :
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 marsupial see the category Category:Marsupials
- 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 other species see the category Category:Other animals
- 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 flowersBeech (Fagus sp.)
*Beech trees
*Beech branches
*Beech leavesBirch (Betula sp.)
*Birch trees
*Birch branches
*Birch leavesChestnuts (all types)
*Chestnut trees
*Chestnut leaves
*Chestnut fruitsClover (Trifolium sp.)
*Clover leaves
For any other plant, see Plants
For plants only displayed or used as foods, see also Foods
Non-living nature
Cosmological or astrological objects
This category includes all heavenly bodies and other items of astrology or astronomy.
- 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
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.