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In the Middle Ages, individuals were identified by their Coat of Arms. As they were used on the battlefield to identify a person’s friends and foes, they were often in the shape of a shield. The symbols used on coats of arms were chosen carefully to represent an individual or an entire family. The study of the symbols, colors and patterns used in Coats of Arms is known as heraldry.
Your ASSIGNMENT: Design your own Coat of Arms
Create your own COAT of ARMS based on your personality, characteristics, family, and values. Read through the list of colors, animals and symbols shown below—to help you choose items to include in your Coat of Arms
Coat of Arms Checklist Ideas for my Personal Motto: ___ Coat of Arms is in Color
___ All parts of your Coat of Arms are NEAT
___ There are NO misspelled words on your Coat of Arms ___ Your Personal Motto (words or a phrase that represents you) is placed ABOVE your shield Ideas for symbols that represent me: ___ There are FOUR symbols/animals on your shield
that represent your personality, characteristics,
family and values. ___ Your NAME is underneath your Coat of Arms.
The following are the official meaning of Heraldic Colors, Animals, and Symbols. You may use these or CREATE your own.
Heraldic Colors Heraldic Animals Heraldic Symbols Yellow or Gold - Generosity Bear - Protectiveness Axe - Dutiful White/Silver - Peace & Bee – Industriousness Crescent - Enlightenment Sincerity Camel - Perseverance Crosses - Christian sentiments Black - Constancy & Grief Dog - Loyalty Crown - Authority Blue - Loyalty & Truthfulness Dragon - Defender of Treasure Fire - Enthusiasm Red - Military Fortitude Eagle - Leadership & Flaming Heart - Passion Green - Hope, Joy & Loyalty Decisiveness Hand - Faith & Justice Purple - Sovereignty & Justice Falcon or Hawk – Eagerness Heart - Sincerity Fox - Cleverness Horns & Antlers - Fortitude Griffin (part eagle, part lion) - Lightning - Decisiveness Bravery Moon - Serenity Horse - Readiness to Serve Oyster Shell - Traveler Lion - Courage Ring – Fidelity Pelican - Generosity & Scepter - Justice Devotion Star - Nobility Raven - Constancy Sun - Glory Snake - Ambition Sword - Warlike Elk or Deer - Peace & Castle - Protectiveness Harmony Tiger - Fierceness & Valor Unicorn - Extreme courage Wolf - Constant Vigilance