| SHIELDS ON COATS OF ARMS | |||
| Name | Meaning | Image | Irish 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 |
| Canton | Representative of a flag 'added' to the arms, and may contain a charge granted by a Sovereign |
|
Hussey
McEnchroe |
| Bordure | Represents Honour, as used to differentiate between family members |
|
Behan
McAllister |
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