In heraldry, the term star may refer to any star-shaped charge with any number of rays, which may appear straight or wavy, and may or may not be pierced. While there has been much confusion between th
The Washington coat of arms at Selby Abbey in North Yorkshire (mid 15th century)
Coat of arms from the Zimmerische Chronik
The Stella d'Italia on the first coins of a united Italy
L'Italia turrita e stellata, 1861, Palazzo Reale of Naples. Note the little star on the crown.
The first coat of arms of a member of the Washington family is first documented in the 14th century, borne by one of the male Washington family members of Washington Old Hall in County Durham, England
Star (heraldry)
…The Washington coat of arms at Selby Abbey in North Yorkshire (mid 15th century) In heraldry, the term star may refer to any star-shaped charge with any number of rays, which may…
George Washington bookplate
Durham Cathedral cloisters, England