Water hose (heraldry)
The water hose (English: Water bouget (s), waterbudges) is a common figure in heraldry and is only used in pairs in the coat of arms . The coat of arms is particularly widespread in English heraldry . In French heraldry , the water hose is occasionally found. The tinging allows all colors under consideration of heraldic rules.
Stylized waterproof leather bags with a wooden yoke are shown. When traveling and on military campaigns, they were used to transport liquids, especially water. When empty, they could be easily folded up and transported more easily, which was an advantage over tin or clay pots. The long, narrow neck of the water hoses prevented accidental spillage of liquids and was suitable for attachment to the panniers of horses or other pack animals. When fetching water, for example, the yoke was placed over a man's shoulder and these water hoses then hung on both sides (weight compensation).
In practice, the hoses were still common for a long time.
literature
- Gert Oswald : Lexicon of Heraldry. Bibliographisches Institut, Leipzig 1984, p. 439.
- Walter Leonhard: The great book of heraldic art. Development, elements, motifs, design. 2nd, revised and expanded edition. Georg DW Callwey, Munich 1978, ISBN 3-7667-0345-5 , p. 268 Fig. 11.
