Board (heraldry)
A board (m., The even edging , shapes and cord hem ) is a herald image in heraldry ( Heraldry ) and resembles a skirt. Although the circumferential line for the formation of this figure does not touch the edge of the shield, as would be necessary for the Herald picture group , the picture is still counted as a herald image and not as a heraldic figure . The hem is also called the border of the heraldic figures.
Design and shapes
Presumably the herald's image was created from the original natural reinforcement of the shield edge. Depending on the design of the protective weapon (metallic edging, softer edge protection for tournament weapons), certain basic elements are available here. Later, like all heraldic symbols, it becomes a pure ornament and is one of the most varied of heraldic elements. It is popular in different regions.
The board can directly touch the edge of the shield as a band of a certain width , then it is only referred to as a board (in the real sense). It can also run parallel to the shield edge within the coat of arms, then it is an inboard (inboard) .
The board should not exceed a fifth of the width of the shield. As a wide border, it can enclose the heart shield . A narrow border is also called a cord . If it is particularly narrow, it is referred to as a hem . It can be designed as a double curb in a combination of curb and inboard, and can be even more complex.
The board can be used in the metals , in each heraldic color in, and fur tinged be, but always the heraldic color rule should to what it includes, (never paint and metal) follow. It can be multicolored, for example pieced (alternately in two or more colors across), framed (the same thing, the dividing lines pointing towards the middle), divided (in two colors lengthways), change in color (relative to the fields it borders) ), quartered (alternately in two or more colors), and decorated with numerous other heraldic cuts. The variants of the board are very complex and are named after the type of cut. Examples are crutch board, lily board, crenellated board, wave board and cloud board . The exact details can always be found in the description of the coat of arms. The double board variants are also intended for all possibilities.
The heraldic color rule can no longer be strictly adhered to for colored shelves: Therefore there are variants whose one color is that of the field and merges with that. The nettle leaf , for example, can be understood as a special board shape ; it is to be seen as a circumferential zigzag line, regardless of its own history. Similar to the openwork board to the piece board .
Every coat of arms can be hemmed or laced , especially in order to comply with the heraldic rule of colors; the border with strings then separates two metals or colors. Is a picture on the long sides edged, one speaks specifically trimmed , it is completely enclosed, he is surrounded . [A] The board itself can also be hemmed on both sides, especially in order to comply with the color rule. There are also multi-colored or double hems.
Borders and seams can also be covered or sprinkled with signs and objects ( balls , stars , crosses , and all other secondary characters, ...) . One example is the border of the national coat of arms of Portugal , which is covered with seven golden castles / tin towers . Nailed (small balls) he calls himself a nail board . Here the nails are represented by stylized circles in a different color.
In heraldry, a border is often used by side lines or the like to differentiate existing coats of arms (brisur) . One example is the Bourbon-Parma coat of arms with a shell covered border. Heraldry uses the option of labeling with foreign currency or only with signs or symbols of grace . Also within the Bordes a corner in the upper right corner plate as Lichteck emblazoned .
Examples
red board ( Rheinau )
blue border ( Ulrichstein )
red-silver pieces ( Tegerfelden )
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See also
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Individual evidence
- ↑ Johann Christoph Gatterer : Outline of heraldry or heraldry designed for the benefit of the student youth. 2nd Edition. Gabriel Nicolaus Raspe, Nuremberg 1774, p. 120 .