 Heralds that before the adoption of regular coata-of-arms there existed in Europe merely what were termed Badges, that is, " figures or devices assumed for " the purpose of being borne either absolutely alone, or "in connection with a Motto, as the distinctive...  Heraldry, Historical and Popular - Page 256by Charles Boutell - 1864 - 547 pagesFull view - About this book
 | Charles Boutell - Heraldry - 1863 - 570 pages
...Gloucester, AD 1399, iu Westminster Abbey. CHAPTER XVII. BADGES, KNOTS, MOTTOS, CRESTS, AND SUPPORTERS. I. BADGES. A Badge is an heraldic figure or device,...; and thus, to a numerous class of Badges the term Rebus may be correctly applied. These Badges may also be considered to have constituted in themselves... | |
 | Japan - 1888 - 620 pages
...coats-of-arms there existed in Europe merely what were termed Badges, that is, " figures or devices assumed for " the purpose of being borne either absolutely...distinctive cognizance "of an individual or a family." Up to the present time Japanese Heraldry has advanced no farther than this primary state. No such thing... | |
 | Japan - 1888 - 636 pages
...is, " figures or devices assumed for " (lie purpose of being borne either absolutely alone, or "iu connection with a Motto, as the distinctive cognizance "of an individual or a family." Up to the present time Japanese Heraldry lias advanced no father (linn this primary state. No such... | |
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