Military themes in heraldry

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MILITARY THEMES IN HERALDRY

This page shows an overview of any type of weapon or military equipment, knights, soldiers etc used in civic heraldry.

People

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  Knights (standing)

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  Knights on horseback

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  Knights as supporters

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  Soldiers

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  Roman soldiers

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  Archers

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  Hussars

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  Warriors

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  Crossbow shooters

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  Torpedoes

Weapons

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  Indian Battle Axes]]

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  Bombs and grenades

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  Boomerangs

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  Bows and arrows
  *Bows without arrows
  *Arrows
  *Arrows of St. Sebastian, three or more arrows bound together
  *Arrow points or tips

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  Cannons
  *Cannon balls

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  Clubs

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  Crossbows

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  Daggers

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  Flanged or spiked mace

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  Guns and pistols

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  Halberds

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  Knives

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  Kris (Indonesian/Malaysian knife)

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  Rockets

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  Sabres

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  Scimitars

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  Spears
  *Spearheads/points

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  Swords
  *Falcata swords (used in Spain and Portugal)
  *Broken swords

Military clothing etc

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  Armour

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  Chain mail

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  Helmets
  *Roman helmets

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  Shields