What does it mean if your coat of arms bears a red boar's head?


The following are some of the more common heraldic symbols and their meanings as suggested by some historians



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The following are some of the more common
heraldic symbols and their meanings
as suggested by some historians:


Acacia Branch or Leaves

Eternal and affectionate remembrance

Acorn

Antiquity and strength.

Agricultural Tools

Labouring in the earth and depending upon providence; see also Scythe and Sickle

Alisaunder (Similar to laurel)

Peace and/or triumph.

Allerion (Mythical creature, similar to an eagle, but without beak or claws)

Strength of will and authority of mind.

Anchor

Hope; religious steadfastness

Angels
(See Sample Angels)

Dignity, glory, and honour; missionary; bearer of joyful news

Annulet
(finger ring)

Fidelity

Ant

Great labour, wisdom, and providence in one's affairs

Antelope (heraldic)

A mythical animal with the body of a stag, the tail of a unicorn, a tusk at the tip of the nose, tufts down the back of the neck, chest, and thighs (usually represented with two straight horns serrated on one side)

Antlers

Strength and fortitude

Anvil

Honour; emblem of the smith's trade

Apple

Liberality, felicity, and peace

Arm (or Hand) in Armour or Embowed

A person with qualities of leadership

Arm, Naked

An industrious person

Arrow or Dart

Readiness (for battle); if depicted with a cross, represents an affliction

Ass

Patience and humility

Axe
(Also Halbert, Halberd, Hatchet)

Execution of military duty

Baguette (gem ring)

Fidelity

Banderole

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