Full coat of arms
In heraldry, a full coat of arms is a complete representation of at least one coat of arms with the associated parts of the upper coat of arms above the shield.
description
The upper arms must be at least helmet , helmet cover , the crest included, or crown , or in the ecclesiastical heraldry of the hat with tassel cords or Mitra with the associated trappings have.
The gems , such as the shield holder , the heraldic tent or coat of arms are often included. The medals and heraldic currencies complete the full coat of arms, but are not mandatory.
In practice, a distinction is often made between small and simple, medium and large coats of arms. The different heraldic elements become more and more in this sequence and can end in the full coat of arms in all possible ornaments in the special coat of arms. Overcharging is not excluded.
The Blasonierung becomes very complicated. The assignment with a heart and / or middle shield, several helmets over one or more shields make the full coat of arms quite extensive.
Examples
Very extensive coats of arms are for example:
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Web links
- Full coat of arms in the Heraldry Wiki