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Heraldic
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Colors
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Heraldic
Term |
Common
Name |
Meaning |
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Argent |
Silver |
As
the metal--representing nobility, peace and serenity |
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Azure |
Blue |
The
color of the sky, signifying loyalty, fidelity and truth |
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Ermine |
White |
A
white field with black spots representing the ermine
fur--associated with ? |
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Gules |
Red |
Represents
fire. In military applications it signifies fortitude. |
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Or |
Gold |
Represents
the most excellent metal and exceeds all others in value, purity
and fineness: the bearer surpassing all others in valor. |
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Purpure |
Purple |
The
tincture of kings and royalty, representing justice and majesty. |
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Sable |
Black |
The
fur from the sable--associated with might and repentance. |
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Vert |
Green |
Nature
is green and flourishing. The color green has become
symbolic of youth, strength and freshness. |
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Partitions
of the Shield
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Heraldic
Term |
Meaning |
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Dancette |
A
large saw tooth effect--industry and accomplishment. |
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Embattled |
Representing
the embattlements of towers and fortresses--architecture. |
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Indented |
A
smaller form of the dancette with miniature teeth--writing
achievements. |
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Wavy |
Formed
to represent the waves of the sea--travel, adventure, spirit |
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