Create your family Cut the crest out and crest! You can put paste it on your shield what makes your (pizza round). Color family special or and decorate your things you like! crest/shield! Cut out or draw shapes that represent your family! CREATING A COAT OF ARMS Mythological Creatures Occasionally mythological creatures did appear on a coat of arms and the crests. These held particular significance in heraldry. • Centaur – Eminence in the field of battle • Cockatrice – Terror to all beholders • Dragon/wyvern (dragon with only two legs) – Valiant defender of treasure; valour and protection • Griffin (head, wings, and talons of an eagle with the body of a lion) – Valor and death-defying bravery; vigilance • Harpy (virgin’s face, neck and breast with the body of a lion) – Ferocity under provocation • Hydra (dragon with seven heads) – Conquest of a very powerful enemy • Mermaid – Eloquence • Pegasus – Poetic genius and inspiration; messenger of God • Phoenix – Symbol of resurrection • Sphinx – Omniscience and secrecy • Unicorn – Extreme courage; virtue and strength SYMBOLS Agricultural tools – Laboring in the earth and depending upon providence Anchor – Hope; religious steadfastness Anvil – Honor Arrow – Readiness for battle; if depicted with a cross this represents an affliction Axe (or Battle Axe) – Execution of military duty Banners – Special action in which bearer was captured, or a reward for valiant service Bar, Barry or Barrulet – Someone who sets the bar of conscience, religion and honor against angry passions and evil temptations Baton – Authority Bells – Power to disperse evil spirits. A hawk’s bells denotes one who was not afraid of signalling his approach in peace or war Bones – Mortality Book – Open – manifestation; closed – counsel Bow – Readiness for battle Bridge – Governor or magistrate Broom – Humilty Buckle – Victorious fidelity in authority Cannon and Cannon Balls – Someone who has dared the terror of such a weapon in battle Chains – Reward for acceptable and weighty service. With crowns and collars, this suggests the bearer bore the chain of obligation or obliged others because of services done Column – Fortitude and constancy; with serpent coiled around it this means wisdom with fortitude Cup (covered) – Office of the king’s butler Drum – Ready for war Feathers – Obedience and serenity Fleur-de-lis – Purity; light; floral badge of France; represents sixth son as mark of difference Flint – Readiness for zealous service Fountain – Water or a spring Grenade – Someone who has dared the terror of such a weapon in battle Hand/red hand – Pledge of faith, sincerity, and justice; two right hands conjoined represent union and alliance/mark of a baronet Harp – Well-composed person of tempered judgment; contemplation; mystical bridge between heaven and earth Horns – Strength and fortitude Horseshoe – Good luck and safeguard against evil spirits Hourglass – Flight of time; mortality Hunting Horn – Someone who is fond of the chase; of high spirits Keys – Guardianship and dominion Letters – May represent great battles or tournaments beginning with that letter Pen – Art of writing and educated employment Pipes – Festivity and rejoicing Plume of feathers – Sign of willing obedience and serenity of mind Portcullis – Protection in an emergency Rock – Safety and protection; refuge Saddle – Preparedness for active service Scallop shell – Traveller to far places or victorious naval commander Scythe – The hope of a fruitful harvest Ship – Sea voyages Skull – Mortality Sphere – Geographical or scientific reference Stirrup – Readiness for active service Sword/dagger/dart – Justice and military honour Table – Hospitality Tent – Readiness for battle Torch – Life; zealousness; engaging in signal service; truth and intelligence Trumpet – Ready for war Wheel – Fortune .