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''[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[ | ''[[England]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[England Heraldry|Heraldry]]'' | ||
=== Introduction === | === Introduction === | ||
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=== Achievements of Arms === | === Achievements of Arms === | ||
An | An achievement of arms usually contains elements of the following: shield, crest, mantling or lambrequin, helm & torse, motto, supporters, compartment, badges, and banners. The shield usually has the arms of the bearer, and many times this is mistakenly called the "crest". The crest appears on top of the helm or helmet and bears a symbol the represents the wearer, such as an animal, horns, a design, and so on. | ||
The mantling was a silken cloth that was fastened to the top of the helmet, and was of two colors. The upper surface was normally the principal color of the arms and the underside was the color of the principal metal. The torse - which was shown as twists of cloth, hid the attachment to the helm. Usually the torse was of the same colors as the mantling. | The mantling was a silken cloth that was fastened to the top of the helmet, and was of two colors. The upper surface was normally the principal color of the arms and the underside was the color of the principal metal. The torse - which was shown as twists of cloth, hid the attachment to the helm. Usually the torse was of the same colors as the mantling. | ||
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Once granted, the arms adorned the knight's horsecloth, blanket, banner and any thing else of value. One of the most important reasons for many of the items above was to be able to identify friend or foe at a distance. | Once granted, the arms adorned the knight's horsecloth, blanket, banner and any thing else of value. One of the most important reasons for many of the items above was to be able to identify friend or foe at a distance. | ||
=== Visitations, Heraldic === | |||
In the 16th and 17th centuries, heralds visited all parts of England to discover who was using coats of arms and the title of Gentleman, Esquire, or Knight. They asked for proof of the right to use such coats of arms or titles. These proofs often included documentation of male descent from the original grantee. Heraldic visitations are records of these visits (see [[England Nobility]]). Most visitations focus on the male heir's descendants, but often include descents of siblings. Information in Visitations can be very useful in tracing ancestors once a connection to a landed family is verified. | |||
=== Reference Sources === | === Reference Sources === | ||