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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.


AN [[augmentation of arms]] is sometimes displayed ''in escutcheon'' on a shield.
An [[augmentation of arms]] is sometimes displayed ''in escutcheon'' on a shield.


[[Category:Device heraldry]]
[[Category:Device heraldry]]

Revision as of 13:00, 1 May 2006

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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.

An augmentation of arms is sometimes displayed in escutcheon on a shield.