Medlar (heraldry)
The medlar , as a real medlar, a plant species of the pome fruit family , is a rare common figure in heraldry and can quickly be confused with the heraldic figure rose or with the five-leaf . In case of doubt, the exact determination must be clarified by the description of the coat of arms . Various names are in use for this plant. Here are a few examples: Aschperln, Asperl, Dörr- or Dürrlitzen, Hesperl or Hespelein and medlar.
A stylized five-petalled flower with a clump is depicted in the heraldic shield or field from above. The narrow, pointed sepals should be visible between the petals, but they are not specifically mentioned in the description of the coat of arms. A flower stalk, the whole tree, including fruits in the coat of arms or another view, is rare and should be mentioned. All heraldic tinctures are allowed. The so-called Geldern rose is a heraldic variant of the medlar.
In the Italian coat of arms of the municipality of Nespolo (Latium) , the medlar was used as a plant talking (medlar Italian Nespolo).
Three golden medlar flowers with red clusters in the Arenberg coat of arms
Viersen coat of arms with three (2: 1) medlar flowers
Below in green three (2: 1) five-leaf medlars in the coat of arms of the Strünkede nobility
In red, a silver medlar flower in the coat of arms of the municipality of Issum
A golden medlar with a blue lug in the Wallenborn coat of arms
Coat of arms of the Counts of Hatzfeld-Wildenburg above the main entrance of Kalkum Castle
St. Thomas (Upper Austria) silver asparagus branch with six leaves and a red fruit core
See also
literature
- J. Siebmacher's large and general book of arms, introductory volume, section B: Principles of the art of arms combined with a manual of heraldic terminology. Bauer and Raspe, Nuremberg 1889.
- Walter Leonhard: The great book of heraldic art. Development, elements, motifs, design. License issue. Bechtermünz, Augsburg 2001, ISBN 3-8289-0768-7 , p. 254 Fig. 14.
Web links
- Medlar (Heraldry) in the Heraldry Wiki