English heraldry

The English Heraldry is essentially similar to the 15th century the development of other European countries.

Early on, an official monitoring of the coats of arms began to emerge. Registration and legal protection they differ from the rest of European Heraldry. Large variety of shapes, especially with the mythical creatures, are characteristic of the tradition-conscious heraldry. The simple Herold images, such as the cross, especially the become popular from the Crusades George Cross, as an attribute of the country 's patron George, featuring the English coat of arms. Ermine is much needed. Common figures and Helmzierden like to be represented naturalistically. Motifs from shipping are popular. The inheritance of coat of arms ( Erbwappen ) determine the associations of numerous coats of arms ( arms of alliance ). The large number of fields identifies the shields, this leaves the coat of arms appear less clear. Small minor characters, such as the additional motif can leave the arms appear cluttered. The crest differentiation within families, still common in the high nobility up to the present time, making the coat of arms from generation to generation complicated. Everything was and is given to a system with clear rules.

The heraldic elements in detail:

• Coat of arms: The "English" sign is preferred, there were varieties in the 18th and 19th centuries.
• Helmet: Helmets are targeted and ironing preferred as helmets. Ironing helmets usually have five visible strap in presentation. With the exception of the helmets of the sovereign and the Prince of Wales and the open face helmets of the Baronets and Knights helmets appear in half profile. Ironing helmets are the Baron (Lord ) in use.
• Several helmets over a shield are ranglos and always turned heraldic right.

The Scottish and Irish heraldry differs, defies an independent oversight of the heraldic events, not much on the English heraldry. Helmet crowns can be given certain genders. Crests are the badge of individual clans. It surrounds them with a ribbon with the word motto.