The Meaning of Symbols on a Family Crest/Coat of Arms



SHIELDS ON COATS OF ARMS
Name Meaning Image Example
Chief Dominion, authority, wisdom, achievement in battle Graham
Fleming
Dolan
Pale Military strength, fortitude Delaney
McCall
Bend Representative of a Knights scarf - signifies Defence Plunkett
Gilmore
Quigley
Fess Signifies the Military Belt - Represents Honour Harty
Nagle
Baker
Chevron Represents the roof of a house - signifies Protection, faithful service Tully
Alexander
Cross Christian, one who had served in the Crusades Fitzgerald
Nolan
Taaffe
Saltire St. Andrew's cross, signifying Resolution, Resolve Keating
Jameson
McHugh
Pile Represents wood used in bridge-building - signifies construction, building Young
Caldwell
Bordure Represents Honour, as used to differentiate between family members Behan
McAllister
Canton Representative of a flag 'added' to the arms, and may contain a Charge granted by a Sovereign Hussey
McEnchroe

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