Battlements (heraldry)

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A special heraldic image is the pinnacle in heraldry .

It represents a stepped shoulder on a dividing line. It is modeled on the shield-shaped attachments on defensive walls, which served as cover for the defenders against the attackers' long-range weapons.

In heraldry, battlements influenced the division of shields. The division with battlements belongs to the heraldic cuts . They are known as pewter cuts . If there are more than two right-angled battlements in the coat of arms, the division is reported as: divided with number of battlements. The number is increased by one, taking into account two half battlements on the edge of the shield . In the case of battlements facing the head of the shield , the direction does not necessarily have to be described ( emblazoned ).

Many types of division are already clear with the addition of a pinnacle: pinnacle beam, pinnacle foot, pinnacle cut. An example: the battlement base is a shield base that is separated from the rest of the coat of arms by the dividing line with battlements.

If the pinnacles are not facing each other when the pinnacles are divided, they are referred to as shifted or alternating pinnacles . Is the battlements stage at an angle, is inclined battlements .

The representation of the walls, towers and palisade fences in the coat of arms are described as tinned or crenellated divided , if the upper edge of the figure is designed with battlements.

In addition to the normal shape, the shape of the pinnacle can also determine the image as a wide or flat pinnacle. The Zinnenfeh is a tincture in heraldry.

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