| In blazoning a sword in coat armour, its position must always be mentioned; whether the point is upwards or downwards, towards the dexter or sinister, etc. When the handle and pommel (i.e. the knob affixed to the handle) are of a different tincture, it it is termed hilted and pommelled. The hilt includes the entire handle and guard, but if the hand part is of a different tincture it is blazoned as the grip. e.g. a sword erect ar. grip vert. hilt and pommel or. the crest of Pollard. The Crest of Koundell is a sword in pale ar. hilt and pommel or, grip gu. If the blade is wavy it is termed a sword wavy. If with fire round the blade, it is said to be inflamed, or flammant, sometimes it is called a flaming sword. If blood is depicted upon the blade, it is said to be imbrued. See Broadsword, Curtana-sword, Cutlass, Rapier, Scimitar, Seax, Tuck, etc. The sword is frequently used as the Emblem of Power. Two Swords in Saltire, the Emblem of St. Paul. |