Bendy Vert and Argent, a Tierce Argent, a Fusil Azure

Iridic — Sat, 07 Oct 2006 09:09:32 -0800

Make like a knight and generate your own simple heraldic shield. The venerable Pimbley's Dictionary of Heraldry can define the archaic blazoning terms that the Generator uses. If you'd prefer a more modern, more casual emblem, try the Official Seal Generator.

Gules a Chinese phoenix

blacklite — Tue, 16 Aug 2005 19:46:01 -0800

The Canadian Heraldic Authority, established in 1988, issues coats of arms, flags, and badges to citzens and corporate bodies of Canada. Canada is the only Commonwealth nation to have its own heraldic authority. I wasn't sure what 21st-century, global-culture coats of arms would look like, though, until I came across the coat of arms of G. G. Adrienne Clarkson, which I think are the most impressive coat of arms I have ever come across. The existence of the monarchy and its trappings may be mildly controversial, but these are undeniably works of art. [mi]

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Bendy Vert and Argent, a Tierce Argent, a Fusil Azure

Gules a Chinese phoenix