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Colours In Heraldry and Their Meanings

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There are only seven colours in heraldry – listed below together with the heraldic term and their meanings.

Heraldic Colours

Red (Gules) = Military fortitude and also magnanimity

Blue (Azure) =Loyalty and in addition, truth

Black (Sable) =Constancy, and sometimes grief

Green (Vert) = Hope, joy and also loyalty in love

Purple (Purpure) Royal majesty, sovereignty and also justice

Gold (Or) Worthy ambition

Silver (Argent) Peace and sincerity

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  1. Michael James Schram avatar
    Michael James Schram

    Thus, I’m looking to order a crest and / or coat of arms for our Family Name, SCHRAM. I’ve seen two thus far in individual color schemes. How would I know which one to order? I know there’s a Schramberg, Germany, don’t believe part of that vacinity. I need attention and point me in the right direction. Thank you,

    Michael James Schram

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      Hall of Names

      Hello and thank you for your interest. Many of the details on both scrolls will be the same – for example, both mention Prussia, and the famous bearers of the name will be the same. We have two coats of arms available so if you have a preference visually, then please select that option. The scrolls are histories of the name, rather than of one specific family. Hope that helps.

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