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Chapter 5 - Rules of Heraldry - Charges
Objects
Anchor | - | great help when needed most, Keldorian symbol of hope |
Annulet or Finger Ring | - | fidelity |
Antlers | - | strength and fortitude |
Antlers, Attires | - | antlers of a stag |
Antlers, Massacre | - | when attached to a skull cap |
Arrows & Arrow heads | - | martial readiness |
Arrows, Feathered | - | when the feathers are a different tincture than the shaft |
Axe | - | execution of military duty |
Beacons or Cressets | - | one who defends the kingdom or who gave the signal in time of danger |
Bridge | - | a governor or magistrate |
Book | - | one who is educated |
Book, Edged | - | the page edges showing |
Book, Bound | - | the cover and binding showing |
Book, Clasped | - | having a lock or clasp |
Buckles | - | victorious loyalty in authority |
Catherine Wheel, Pinwheel | - | prepared to undergo great trials for their faith |
Chains | - | reward for acceptable or weighty service |
Crown | - | royal or seigniorial authority |
Cubes, Squares or Dice | - | constancy, wisdom, verity, probity and equity |
Escallop Shell | - | one who has made long journeys, one who has had command of a vessel |
Feathers | - | willing obedience and serenity |
Feathers, Quilled | - | when the quill of the feathers is a different tincture the rest |
Fire | - | zeal |
Fusil or Spindle of Yarn | - | negotiation |
Gauntlet | - | a man armed and ready to fight |
Harp | - | contemplation |
Horns | - | strength and fortitude |
Horseshoe | - | good luck |
Hunting Horn | - | one who is fond of lofty pursuits |
Inkhorn | - | the art of writing and learned activities |
Lightning and Thunderbolt | - | carrying out import business with great clarity and force |
Lyre | - | contemplation, musical ability |
Millstone | - | mutual interaction of society |
Moon, Full | - | tranquil power over mundane actions |
Moon, Crescent | - | one who has been enlightened |
Moon, Crescent | - | horns pointing to the chief |
Moon, Increscent | - | horns pointing to the dexter |
Moon, Decrescent | - | horns pointing to the sinister |
Moon, Double (any) | - | royal power |
Pen | - | art of writing and learned activities |
Pillar or Column | - | fortitude and constancy |
Portcullis | - | effectual protection in emergencies |
Purse | - | frank and liberal steward |
Rocks | - | refuge and protection |
Saddles, Stirrups and Spurs | - | preparedness for active service |
Scaling Ladder | - | one who is fearless in an assault |
Scepter | - | justice |
Scythe and Sickle | - | hope for a bountiful harvest, or things hoped for |
Shells | - | protection of divine intervention |
Shield | - | a defender |
Ship | - | a notable expedition by sea |
Spear Heads | - | agile comprehension of important matters |
Spear or Lance | - | knightly service |
Spur, Gold | - | a Knight |
Spur, Silver | - | an Esquire |
Sun, Radient (giving light) | - | glory |
Sun, Splendor (with a human face) | - | glory and splendor |
Sword | - | pursuit of honor and virtue |
Tower or Castle | - | grandeur and solidity, also granted to someone who has captured one |
Trident | - | maritime dominion |
Trumpet | - | ready for battle |
Wheel | - | fortune |
Wings | - | celerity or protection |