The most common heraldic symbols and their meanings as suggested by some historians. (Q THROUGH T) For a list of symbols and their meanings, without illustrations, visit Meanings: All. For a list of all symbols and their meanings with illustrations (page may take a while to load to ...
But as more individuals were granted their own coat of arms, the designs became more and more complex. Although originally granted to only individuals by the ruling monarch, not to families, in 13th century England, these beautiful symbols could be passed down from father to son. In this way...