Branch (heraldry)
In heraldry, a common figure and a herald image are vouched for under branch .
The common figure of branch is slightly stylized. In the escutcheon , this is represented by a well-known tree species, such as oak , linden , birch or a conifer. A thick branch with or without greatly enlarged leaves in heraldic colors forms the heraldic figure. For heraldic animals , such as birds, he is in the arms a seating area and the animal is as astend described .
The branch as a herald image is very strongly stylized and appears in various combinations in the coat of arms. Known are the branch bar, the branch post, the branch cross and the branch cheek. The Astschragen is also known as the Burgundy Cross. What is special about the Herold's pictures is the very strictly stylized branch with the short beginnings of the branches. The side lines of the post and beam , also of the crosses, are cut on both sides as if with strongly stylized stumps of branches. On the sides, the approaches can be opposite or offset at the same level.
Examples
mean figure in mixed up colors
Branch cross
Branch beams
Branch post
Web links
- Ast (Heraldry) in the Heraldry Wiki