The bend sinister has been used occasionally as a mark of illegitimacy though this is not commonly the case. How the “Magen David” Six-Pointed Star Became the Jewish Symbol: a Curious History. Though it is usually represented by the fleur-de-lis, the lily can also be in its natural form, which is not uncommonly found in heraldry. It is drawn points down with chains attached to its upper corners, though the disposition of the chains is a matter left to the artist. It may indicate that the bearer is crafty and strategic, to the disadvantage of his enemies. The buckle appears quite often in heraldry, sometimes oval shaped, circular of square; they are most often shaped like a heraldic lozenge, though, or a diamond with sides of equal length, especially in the armoury of the continent.
For example, Sir R. Logan bore the shield of three black passion nails piercing a red heart, for accompanying James Douglas to Jerusalem with the heard of Robert the Bruce. The six-pointed star has been discovered on an ancient Hebrew (or Phoenician) seal, but together with other signs and figures, none of which can be considered a Jewish religious symbol. Trees allude to home or property, and they are also generally considered a symbol of life and strength. The compartments are usually tinctured with two alternating colours beginning with the upper left compartment of the shield. Lozenges cojoined to form a fesse of a pale are referred to as a 'bend lozengy' or a 'fesse lozengy', or a field may be describes as 'lozengy'when it is formed entirely of an indefinite number of lozenges. The parrot or a popinjay, as it is termed in heraldry, is realistically drawn. It is a symbol of defence and of a steadfast individual. Hence arose the custom of using this image in synagogues and other places, and the Cabalists gave its talismanic virtue unlimited praise. The crescent stands for one who has been 'enlightened and honoured by the gracious aspect of his sovereign'. The bear is usually muzzled but not always. Polished black ceremonial shield embossed with a seven-pointed star made. Ink-splotched blue pouch with a broken drawstring - contains random vials of ink. Fantastic private seal with a rare depiction of the god Amurru. In heraldry, it is usually only found as a supporter for a coat of arms.
The ant may also be referred to as an emmet. Dusky grey satchel branded with geometric shapes. The boar and its various parts are frequently met with in heraldry. The tiger signifies great fierceness and valour when enraged to combat. Mules were known to not be able to reproduce though, so it seemed logical that a hybrid like a griffin would not be able to either. An interesting form of the eagle is the alerion, which is drawn without the beak or the legs. A fer de Moline, or mill-rind is the iron clamp in the centre of a grindstone that provides support. Polished black ceremonial shield embossed with a seven-pointed star and white. One commentator says: this is the symbol of Judaism, of the religious and intellectual universe of monotheism. It symbolized perfection, beauty and grace in heraldry. Balances have traditionally been a symbol of justice. The bend is a broad, diagonal band across the shield representing either a scarf worn like a sash, or the shield suspender of a knight or military commander.
In German and Scottish armoury the in escutcheon bears the heart of the arms, or the paternal side, but in English heraldry it is used to carry the arms of an heiress wife. On the continent the panther is often depicted with the tail of a lion, horns, and the claws of an eagle on its forelegs. Chains are a symbolic representation of reward for acceptable and weighty service. In some circles an annulet represented riches. Though their appearance is quite different, the function and symbolic meaning of a water-bouget and a bucket are similar in heraldry. Maritime devices are found less often on the continent where many countries are essentially landlocked, but Cosmo de Medici, the Duke of Etruria is an example of a Spanish noble who bore two anchors on his shield. It occurs very seldom in heraldry and usually only in crests.
The head of a wolf is particularly common in Scottish heraldry. The cotises emphasize the significance of the ordinary and are usually applied to a bend. A face is usually represented in a full moon and sometimes in a crescent moon, but this must not be confused with an ordinary heraldic crescent, as they are not similar. A wild boar is referred to as a sanglier though there isn't actually any difference from a domestic boar in the way that it is drawn. Therefore it could probably be more correct for the lions of England to be blazoned leopards'; probably, though, the same animal was intended but different names were given to each position. Twilight-purple peytrel emblazoned with the sleeping eye of G'nar Peth. The fusil represents a spindle formerly used in spinning, and it is an ancient symbol of labour and industry. It is also referred to by the names of shacklebolt, shackbolt or manacle. The apparatus looks like a yoke with two large bags hanging down from it and a stick that goes through both attachments to form handles on either side. A story exists that centuries ago, Thomas, the infant son of Maurice Fitzgerald, was snatched from his cradle by a tame ape, carried to the edge of the battlements at the top of the castle and safely retuned to his cradle. Visually no differentiation is made between the symbols of a raven, a rook or a crow. For a bearer of the swan it represents a lover of poetry and harmony, or a learned person. It signifies valour and guardianship in heraldry. It is not a common heraldic symbol.
They are more often termed 'mullets of five points pierced' which translates to five pointed stars with a hole in the centre, or the part of the spur used to actually cut the horse. The common well bucket is usually the type born in arms, but they can also be hooped or have feet. The camel signifies temperance, patience and perseverance. It was an ornament that frequently represented the achievements of deceased ladies and it was also often given to people or institutions connected with the church. In his youth, R. Jonathan Eybeschuetz might have been able to see it on the seal of the community of Eybeschuetz. Made of beautiful white marble.