Diamond sign

This article explains the shape of the shield, for coats of arms with predominantly diamond or wake image see diamond (heraldry) #Blazing and variants .

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Diamond shield (heraldic pattern)

The diamond shield is a heraldic shield in the shape of a diamond standing on top .

use

This shield was never worn as a battle shield or in tournaments , but it can be proven in seal impressions .

• In Spanish-Portuguese heraldry, the diamond shield is a normal form.
• In French and English heraldry, the shield is a coat of arms shape used for unmarried women. Here the shield is sometimes referred to as a lady's shield . Also widowed women use this form.

	Personal coat of arms of the Spanish Infanta from the House of Bourbon (until 1931)
	English: Coat of arms of a widow as heiress, the coat of arms of the deceased husband as heart shield (heraldic pattern).

It is unusual in German heraldry; here the Spanish shield (semicircular below) is the common form.

Web links

Commons : Rautenschilde  - collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence