Learning About Coat of Arms
To my fellow YUPPEACE in Mother of Divine Grace (House of MDG), When we discussed about MDG having a Coat of Arms based on the house's values, character, and attributes, I thought it was as simple as drawing an events logo for a t-shirt. I had a vague idea of what a Coat of Arms is. For that reason, I googled the Internet to find out more about this coat of arms. Wikipedia has a rich content about the coat of arms that it overwhelmed me; realizing that designing a Coat of Arms is not simple. There are rules to follow and to observe. It's not just about a shield and the motto. There are other elements that make a Coat of Arms. I was even fascinated about the lingo that one uses in describing a coat of arms. I had to understand new terms like gules, argent, sable, escutcheon, etc. Whew! A Coat of Arms has many elements. The shield and the motto are just part of the whole thing. Other elements are the crest, wreath, helm, mantling, field, supporter, charge, and compartment. That m