Lion (heraldry)
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The lion is a common charge in heraldry. It traditionally symbolises courage, nobility, royalty, strength, stateliness and valour, because historically the lion has been regarded as the "king of beast
A Lion of Saint Mark, from the Echternach Gospels (late 7th century).
Enamel from the tomb of Geoffrey Plantagenet, Count of Anjou (c. 1160).
The shield of Conrad of Thuringia (c. 1230s), a rare example of a preserved 13th-century knightly shield, displaying the Ludovingian lion barry.
The coat of arms of the Landgrave of Hesse in the Wernigerode Armorial (late 15th century), shown as combining the lions of Hesse, Katzenelnbogen and Diez)
Attitude (heraldry)
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In heraldry, the term attitude describes the position in which a figure is emblazoned as a charge, a supporter, or as a crest. The attitude of a heraldic figure always precedes any reference to the ti
Arms of Hranice, Cheb District, Czech Republic, featuring a horse pascuant argent
An eagle volant recursant descendant in pale, the emblem of the 38th Air Division of the US Air Force
A crane vigilant
A griphon segreant