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In [[heraldry]], the '''label''' is sub-ordinary in the shape of a horizontal line with three short lines (occasionally five) protruding from the bottom of it. It almost always appears on the chief of the shield. |
In [[heraldry]], the '''label''' is sub-ordinary in the shape of a horizontal line with three short lines (occasionally five) protruding from the bottom of it. It almost always appears on the chief of the shield. |
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When used as a [[brisure]] a [[label of three points]] indicates the |
When used as a [[brisure]] a [[label of three points]] indicates that the arms in question are held by the eldest son of the arms-holder. |
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A white label is used to distinguish the English Royal arms for the heir apparent, one of the rare cases where heraldry recognises ''white'' as a colour.<br> |
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In some cases a label is itself charged with a further mark of cadence, to identify junior sons. |
In some cases a label is itself charged with a further mark of cadence, to identify junior sons. |
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Revision as of 08:26, 5 May 2007
In heraldry, the label is sub-ordinary in the shape of a horizontal line with three short lines (occasionally five) protruding from the bottom of it. It almost always appears on the chief of the shield.
When used as a brisure a label of three points indicates that the arms in question are held by the eldest son of the arms-holder.
A white label is used to distinguish the English Royal arms for the heir apparent, one of the rare cases where heraldry recognises white as a colour.
In some cases a label is itself charged with a further mark of cadence, to identify junior sons.
