OTHER HERALDIC CHARGES
    Name Meaning Image
     
    Heart Sincerity, truthfulness, charity
    Hand Faith, sincerity, justice 
    In Ireland the open hand was often used as a means of communicating through the ancient language known as 'Ogham'. The open hand may have also signified the sun.
    Red Hand The mark of a Baronet. 
    In Ireland the open red hand is often a symbol of the Province of Ulster.
    Arm An industrious person
    Arm with armour A person fit for high deeds
    Human Head Honour
    Crown Regal or senior authority, heavenly reward
    Finger Ring or Annulet Fidelity. Sign of the fifth son.
    Lozenge Honesty, constancy, noble birth
    Anchor Hope
    Ship, Lymphad, Boat, Galley Hope, a sea-faring tradition
    Axe Military duty
    Tower Grandeur, society, wealth
    Cross Of Christian significance. May also refer to families who engaged in the Crusades.
    Cross Moline Eight son
    Label First son
    Cushions A mark of authority
    Estoile (a star with wavy points) God's goodness, superiority
    Mullet (5-pointed Star) Divine quality bestowed by God. Sign of the third son.
    Sun Glory, Splendour, Authority. 
    In Ireland the Celts worshiped the sun as well as other celestial bodies. The invocation of the sun would be the same as invoking truth.
    Crescent Hope of glory, one who has been enlightened. Sign of the second son.
    Hunting Horn A person of high or noble pursuits
    Arrows, Arrow-Heads Military readiness, affliction
    Spear Devotion to honour, knightly service
    Spear-head/Pheons readiness for battle
    Horse-Shoe Good Luck
    Maunch/Sleeve A symbol of devotion, victory in tournament
    Chain A mark of honour and obligation
    Helmet Wise defence
    Torch Zealousness, a signal service
    Book if open: Manifestation, if closed: Counsel
    Passion Nails Poignant suffering
    Bell Power to disperse evil

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