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In [[heraldry]] a '''inescutcheon''' is a subordinary in the shape of a shield. It is sometimes referred to as an '''escutcheon''', though this term often refers to the larger shield itself. |
In [[heraldry]] a '''inescutcheon''' is a [[subordinary]] in the shape of a [[shield]]. It is sometimes referred to as an '''escutcheon''', though this term often refers to the larger shield itself. |
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An [[augmentation of arms]] is sometimes displayed ''in escutcheon'' on a shield. |
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[[Category:Device heraldry]] |
[[Category:Device heraldry]] |
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Revision as of 14:00, 1 May 2006
In heraldry a inescutcheon is a subordinary in the shape of a shield. It is sometimes referred to as an escutcheon, though this term often refers to the larger shield itself.
An augmentation of arms is sometimes displayed in escutcheon on a shield.
