Page 18 - Dictionary of Heraldry and Related Subjects

Albert Medal - One of the decora- Angla - A pair of rods each bent in
tions awarded by the Sovereign a right angle, entwined saltirewise
which may be suspended from the having rings at each end.
shield by its appropriate ribbon.
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Aiisé - Rounded or globular.
Aïierion - An old Heraldic term for
eagle which when so blazoned was
generally depicted without beak or
legs and with the points of the wings
downward,
Allumé - Describes a beast's eyes
when flecked with colour,
AItar - A taIl circuIar vedestal
generally borne inflamed. -seldom
Angles
found in modern Heraldry.
Ambulant = Walking.
mouth and ears.
Amphiptère - A winged serpent.
Annodatecl - Boweà, embowed or
Ampbisien Cockatrice - A basilisk bent in the form of the letter ' s '.
(9.v.).
Amuiet -. A plain ring which may
Anchor - The anchor is frequently
be found singly or in multiples.
found as a charge, particularly in
Sometimes they are entwined, in
the case of naval personneI. It may
which case they are blazoned as
also symbolise hop. In some cases
annulets conjoined.
the ring and Bukes (points) are
The annulet js a mark of cadency
blazoned of a different tincture.
for the fifth son.
Ancré, anchory - An expression
useci on occasions, particularly in
old Heraldry. of a cross of which
the arms end in the flukes of an
anchor.
Andrew, St. - The patron saint of Anfmé - With fire issuing from
Scotiand. The saltire is said to be
derived from the shape of the cross
on which St. Andrew was crucifieci.
Angels ; Figures sometimes used as Annuiettée, ady - Ringed at the
supporters. ends.
Angenrte - A six-leaved flower, Anteiope - The natural animal
sometimes used instead of a sexfoil. which is occasionally found in
Heraldry and which must not be
Angled - One of the lines of parti- confused with the Heraldic antelope,
tion (q.v.) seldom seen in modem which is a mythical animal dealt
Heraldry. with under monsters (q.v.)