Coats of Arms in Medieval Times Why were

Why were they used? • Around the 1100 s, no one could tell the

• Heraldry was a design and short saying. • Noble families designed a

• They put their coat of arms on banners, shields, tapestries, saddle blankets,

THE COLORS ON COATS OF ARMS Color Meaning Or (Gold) Generosity Argent (Silver or

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Coats of Arms in Medieval Times

Why were they used? • Around the 1100 s, no one could tell the knights apart on the battlefield • So they first functioned as a sort of “uniform” on their shields • Shield emblems then became fashionable for families for themselves to have to brag about their own history • Since most people could not read, heraldry was invented. This was a way to express who you were without using words

• Heraldry was a design and short saying. • Noble families designed a coat of arms that incorporated their heraldry (their symbol, colors and maybe a short saying). Diana, Princess of Wales Dieu defend le Droit “God defends the right”

• They put their coat of arms on banners, shields, tapestries, saddle blankets, tunics and anything else they could think of. • Each part of a coat of arms has a specific meaning. • Animals or objects were used to describe character traits - brave as a lion, for example • The colors were used as symbols of character. Henry II -- The first proven arms for an English monarch.

THE COLORS ON COATS OF ARMS Color Meaning Or (Gold) Generosity Argent (Silver or White) Sincerity, Peace Purpure (Purple) Gules (Red) Azure (Blue) Vert (Green) Sable (Black) Tenne or Tawny (Orange) Sanguine or Murray (Maroon) Justice, Sovereignty, Regal Warrior, Martyr, Military Strength, Loyalty Hope, loyalty in love Constancy, Grief Worthwhile Ambition Victorious, Patient in Battle Image

Heraldic Symbols

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