Ring (heraldry)
A ring is a common figure in heraldry and is actually without symbolic power and therefore an insignificant image in the coat of arms . In the Middle Ages it was considered a sign of episcopal dignity.
The representation is similar to the washer from mechanical engineering . All heraldic colors are possible. But if the inside is of a different color, it is not a ring, but a filled openwork sphere or disk .
In many coats of arms the number is limited to three and then two over one (2: 1) . The part of a ring is emblazoned with bow , otherwise one also says half ring .
Many small rings are suitable for filling the sign surface, i.e. for sprinkling , also for covering or cutlery . They are also shown intertwined like chain links in the coat of arms.
The representation of a jewelry ring is possible . These rings are occasionally held by one hand, especially on the outstretched arm ( Stargard arm ), which can also be armored. If it is set with a stone, it must be described.
If a common cross is set with rings at the ends of its arms, it is a ring cross .
"Ain Ring" in Ainring DE
a ring, Ringsberg DE
also speaking at Innerringen , now part of Hettingen DE
a jewelry ring ( Mühlacker DE)
on the outstretched arm ( Neustrelitz DE)
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- ↑ Gert Oswald : Lexicon of Heraldry. VEB Bibliographisches Institut, Leipzig 1984.