Post horn (heraldry)
The post horn is a common figure in heraldry and is found quite often in coats of arms .
A wind instrument is shown that differs from other horns such as the hip horn through a complete arc (extension of the air path between the mouthpiece and the sound outlet funnel) . It is predominantly in the tinctures / metals black, gold and silver. One or two tassels on a ribbon tied by the bow in a heraldically approved color can decorate the instrument.
Multiple representation in the sign or field is possible, but less common. The post horn can be a gem above or below the shield. In the upper coat of arms it is often only held by a human figure or the blowing of the horn is symbolized. When describing the coat of arms , the position of the post horn is determined by the mouthpiece. Heraldic right or left has been used in roughly the same way here.
The word part horn is suitable for a talking coat of arms .
golden post horn on the left
Björköby in the Finnish countryside of South Ostrobothnia
on the right, a golden post horn with a silver ribbon and two tassels
two golden post horns on stakes on the left
two post horns as gems
a post horn as a gem in an army coat of arms
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See also
literature
- Post horn (Heraldry) in the Heraldry Wiki
- Walter Leonhard : The great book of heraldic art. Development, elements, motifs, design. License issue. Bechtermünz, Augsburg 2001, ISBN 3-8289-0768-7 , p. 272.
