HERALDRY SYMBOLISM LIBRARY

We have gathered information on historical symbolism used in heraldry into this library for your reference in analyzing or creating heraldic designs.

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The symbolism of heraldic charges and designs often predates the art of heraldry as we know it, as identifying imagery passed down through generations. Heraldic designs include many elements with cultural roots going back thousands of years to the legends and mythology of ancient civilizations.

The following are some of the more common heraldic symbols and their meanings as suggested by some historians and heralds. There are literally thousands of heraldic symbols and charges. Here are some of the most often referenced symbols mentioned in blazoning, and the heraldry symbolism attributed.

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