Escutcheon
Facts and
interesting information about Medieval Swords, arms and armor
specifically, the Escutcheon
The Definition of
Escutcheon
An escutcheon is the shield
displayed on a coat of arms, upon which bearings are marshalled
and displayed. The Escutcheon (also called scutcheon) is
therefore the term used in heraldry for the shield displayed in
a coat of arms.
Shields
Medieval Coat of Arms
Description of the
Escutcheon
The surface of the
escutcheon is called the field, the upper part is called the chief and
the lower part the base (Chiff or Field). That side of the escutcheon
which is on the right hand of the knight who bears the shield on his arm
is called dexter, and the other side sinister. The two sides of an
escutcheon are respectively designated as dexter and sinister, as in the
cut, and the different parts or points are illustrated below followed by
the appropriate names:
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A - Chief
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B - Dexter
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C - Sinister
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D - Base
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E - Dexter Chief
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F - Middle Chief
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G - Sinister
Chief
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H - Honour or
Color Point
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I - Fesse or
heart point
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J - Nombrill or
navel point
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K - Dexter Base
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L - Sinister
Base
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M - Middle Base
Medieval Weapons and Armor - Escutcheon
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