Personal Coat of Arms

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1 Personal Coat of Arms Due In m d' l., gnize him during war or e 1eva times, the armor worn by a knight made it difficult to r~co.. t. d ' t'nctive ways to 1denhfy ournaments. As a result, knights began to decorate their shields m is 1 them I f 1. k as heraldry after the heralds se ves, th e1r am1 1es, or their communities. This practice 1s nown ' (th. k f... b h' h 'eld The rules for heraldry. in o a medieval sports announcer) who 1dentif1ed the knight y 1s s 1..f. When the shield was drawn are very comp I ex; co I ors, sym b o I s, an d even Imes have spec1 1c meaning.. dd d b e or below the shield. For on a coat o f arms (a sort of cloak worn by a knight) a motto was a e a ov more information go to: Directions: Use the information on the following pages to create your own shield that represents you. Color is important on a shield. So is the placement of the various symbols and other markings you choose to include. A good idea is to draw a rough draft of your shield before you make your final copy. Check off each number as you complete it on your rough draft: 1. Decide what colors you will use. The colors should tell about what kind of person you are. 2. Decide what design/ordinary you will use. The design of your shield should also tell about what kind of person you are. 3. Choose a symbol(s) which represents your characteristics. (at least 1) 4. Choose a symbol(s) which you consider part of your values/beliefs. (at least 1) *for 3. & 4., choose wisely to avoid clutter. 5. Choose the mark of cadency that tells the order in which you were born in your family. 6. Have a motto, which can be a single word or a phrase below your shield. 7. Finally, write an explanation in paragraph format for the reasons you chose the colors and symbols, what they represent, and how they connect to you; also, state your motto and explain its connection to your character, values, and beliefs.

2 H tl <l. S c:i (\ S. t more ideas for ere are examples of symbols, colors, and mtt:a:b,. You may go onhne toge symbols and designs. Be sure to make your own design. n combination of colors 1. Colors and_metals Choose 2. (Do not mix two metals; however, use a Y you wish, besides two metals together.) Yellow or gold - Generosity; understanding, respect, virtue, and majesty. White or silver - Peace, cleanliness, wisdom, innocence, sincerity. Black - Resistance and grief. Blue - Loyalty and truth. Red - Brave and strong; eager to serve country; warrior. Green - Hope, freedom, joy, beauty, hea lth, and loyalty in love. Purple - Royal majesty; administration and justice. Orange - Worthy and rewarding ambition. Maroon (dark wine colored red) - Victorious; patient in battle 2. Designs/Ordinaries Choose 1 design 0 [SZJ Chief - Dominion and authority. QJl 0 Pale - Military strength and fortitude (determination). ~ Bend - Defense or protection. --w- CT] Fess - Military belt of honor. 0 ~ -...,-- [~ Cross -4,,,;.,,.- ~~.,.. Chevron - Protection, faithful service - Christian, one who has served in the Crusades Saltire - Resolution, resolve [) I Pile- Construction, building Bordure - Honor Voiders - Given to gentlewomen who have deserved highly. Orie- Preservation or protection Quarter- Bearing of honor Gyron- Un ity

3 3 & 4 Symbols Choose 2 minimum lion - Courage. T' 11 be iger - Great fierceness and valor when enraged to combat; one whose resentment wi dangerous if aroused. Bear - Fierceness in the protection of family. Wolf - One whom it is dangerous to attack or stop. Elephant - Courage and strength. Panther - A beautiful woman, which, though fierce, is very tender and loving to her young, and will defend it with the risk of her life. lamb - Gentleness and patience under suffering. Hares and Rabbits - One who enjoys a peaceable life. Beaver - Business and perseverance. Fox - One who will use wit or wisdom in his own defense. Camel - Obedience, patience, and untiring determination. Falcon or Hawk - One eager or hot in the pursuit of an object much desired. Owl - One who is vigilant and of acute wit. Pelican - Devoted and self-sacrificing charity. Swan - A lover of poetry and harmony. Dove - Loving constancy and peace. Dolphin - Charity and a kind affection towards children. Unicom - Extreme courage. Stag, Hart, Buck, and Deer - Guidelines, Peace, and Harmony. Homs and Antlers - Strength and guts. Heart - Charity, sincerity. Scepter - Justice.

4 Cube s, squares, or dice - Reliability, wisdom, truth, goodness, and fairness. Pillar or Column - Strength and firmness. Snake - Wisdom. Crosses - Symbolic of Christian experience or attitude. Moon - Peaceful power over everyday actions. Rocks - Safety, refuge, and protection. Portcullis - Effective protection in an emergency. Sword - Indicates the bearer to a just and generous pursuit of honor and virtue in warlike deeds. Horse Shoe - Good luck. Wheel - Fortune. 5. Marks of Cadency: Birth Order - Choose 1 to show your place in your family --- label: ~ * Mullet ~ First Born Crescent Second Boin {Star): Third Born Ma1tlet: Fou1th Boin 0 Annulet: Fifth Born + Fleur-de-lis: + Cross Double Sixth Born Rose: Seventh Born Moline: Eighth Born Quatrefoil: Ninth Born

5 Period Name - Coat of Arms and Paragraph 3pts 10pts Shield design and colors 2 or more symbols Spts 1 birth order symbol 2pts 1 motto on the banner 15pts A well-structured paragraph that defines the colors, design, symbols and motto you have chosen and thoroughly explains their connection to your character/beliefs 5pts Neatness and layout of shield appearance and legibility of motto./40 points Name Period Coat of Arms and Paragraph 3pts Shield design and colors 10pts 2 or more symbols Spts 1 birth order symbol 2pts 1 motto on the banner 15pts A well-structured paragraph that defines the colors, design, symbols and motto you have chosrn and thoroughly explains their connection to your character/beliefs Spts Neatness and layout of shield appearance and legibility of motto./40 points

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7 NAME: PERIOD: _ Personal Coat of Arms Paragraph I chose the shield design because, A color I chose is. It represents I chose the symbol to represent the characteristic I chose the symbol to represent the value/belief I chose the mark of cadency because I was born in my family. I chose the motto because Is there anything you would like to add? Add it here!