Corn (heraldry)
In heraldry, maize is common as a plant and fruit, a common figure or, outside of the coat of arms, as a gem . The heraldic figure is chosen by communities that are particularly influenced by the cultivation of maize. In general, the usual rules for plants in heraldry apply.
The representation of the plant is generally adapted to the natural form in the flowering state in the tinging green. There are coats of arms with golden plants. The fruit, known as a piston , is in the coat of arms or coat of arms field , but also outside the shield, predominantly in gold with green bracts . Generally one to three pistons are shown in the coat of arms. A higher number is possible. The fruit-bearing plant is often combined with other cereal plants, the coloring of the preferred individual representation is retained. The number of cobs per plant must be reported. It is also possible to provide other heraldic figures.
Corn on the cob in the Codazzi coat of arms
Golden corn on the cob in the coat of arms of Jusix
Three pistons accompany the shield on the right
Two fruit-bearing plants in the coat of arms of Sincelejo
Two golden ears of corn on golden plants in the arms of Torrefresneda
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literature
- Corn (Heraldry) in the Heraldry Wiki
