Apple (heraldry)
The apple is a common figure in heraldry and can be in the shield with other figures .
The fruit of the apple tree is shown , also as a blossom , as in Pritzier . As a rule, a ball with a stem and a leaf on it appears in the coat of arms , pointing towards the head of the shield . It rarely happens that these three parts of the heraldic figure are not shown in a tincture in the shield. The stem and leaf are not absolutely necessary, but make identification easier. The metals and colors gold, silver, red and green are preferred for the apple. One or three apples are taken as a coat of arms according to the heraldic rules (by bars , by stakes or 2: 1) and correctly placed in the coat of arms. If there are several apples, a thick branch or branches similar to a tendril can be attached to the coat of arms.
Many apples or a limited number of apples for an intended statement in the coat of arms are shown hanging on the apple tree . Its coloring with a green crown and, for example, red apples is not seen as a violation of heraldic color rules .
The apple is a speaking coat of arms figure for namesakes apple , APEL , Appel- and places so Affalterbach .
A cross with spherical cross arm ends is called an apple cross .
See also
literature
- Walter Leonhard : The great book of heraldic art. Development - elements - motifs - design. Bechtermünz, Augsburg 2001, ISBN 3-8289-0768-7 .
Web links
- Apple tree in the Heraldry Wiki