Mill (heraldry)

The mill , whether wind or water mill, is common in the coats of arms. In particular, the individual parts of the old, partially mechanized craft have found their way into the world. All parts of the mill, like the entire system, are a common figure in heraldry .

A mill iron in the coat of arms is not uncommon in German heraldry. It is used as a symbol for the miller's craft. Strictly speaking, it is the iron hub of the millstone . The complete depiction of the hub and stone is rare. There are three basic types: H-shaped with a double horizontal bar (square shaped center between two opposite, pole-like arches, the ends bent to the right and left), a so-called four-pointed pick, the Dutch type with a diamond-shaped center, the arms up and down Goblet-shaped bracing and the trapezoidal type with trapezoidal projections on both sides (simple pick, two stone anchors) and a round or diamond-shaped, square pierced center, shown as a standard pole. There are also mixed types. The blazon or description of the coat of arms follows the general rules.

In the coat of arms field one does not limit oneself to the "iron" or the millstone, but also the millwheel or waterwheel is shown. Often the mill itself is shown as a stylized building in the coat of arms or just the wind turbine with the slanting arrangement of the individual blades.