Ring (heraldry)

Three rings, 2: 1 set
( Chalon-sur-Saône  FR)

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 .

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  "Ain Ring" in Ainring  DE

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  a ring, Ringsberg  DE

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  also speaking at Innerringen , now part of Hettingen  DE

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  a narrow arch with a cross on top ( Freinberg  AT)

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  a jewelry ring ( Mühlacker  DE)

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  on the outstretched arm ( Neustrelitz  DE)

Web links

Commons : Rings in Heraldry (annelet / annulet)  - collection of images, videos and audio files

Commons : jewelry rings as a common figure (ring)  - collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Gert Oswald : Lexicon of Heraldry. VEB Bibliographisches Institut, Leipzig 1984.