The Red Hand of Ulster is a symbol used in heraldry to denote the Irish province of Ulster and the Northern Uí Néill in particular. It has also been used however by other Irish clans across the island, including the ruling families of western Connacht and the chiefs of the Midlands.
Coat of arms of Kingdom of Galicia in Miltenberg armorial, c. 1486–1500.
Coat of arms of Galicia in Sammelband mehrerer Wappenbücher, c. 1530.
Coat of arms of Galicia in Hofkleiderbuch, 1508–1551.
Coat of arms of Galicia in another German armorial, 17th century
A baronet or the female equivalent, a baronetess, is the holder of a baronetcy, a hereditary title awarded by the British Crown. The title of baronet is mentioned as early as the 14th century; however, in its current usage it was created by James I of England in 1611 as a means of raising funds for the crown.
Neck decoration for baronets of the United Kingdom, depicting the Red Hand of Ulster
Coat of arms of the Agnew baronets (1629) with the badge of a Baronet of Nova Scotia (Coat of arms of Nova Scotia) in chief
Coat of arms of the Agnew baronets (1895) with the badge of a Baronet of the United Kingdom (Red Hand of Ulster) in canton
