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generally known by that of the
Order of the Garter surrounding
the Royal Arms since the time of
Henry VI.
Garter, Order of - The Senior
Gadfly - The Heraldic name for the British Order of Chivalry instituted
by King Edward III.
horse fly which has beea used on
occasions as a charge.
Garter, Principal King of Anns -
The Senior Oficer of Ams (q.v.).
Galley - See lyrnphad.
Gamadion -The swastika or fylfot Gate, Gateway - A towered and em-
battled portway similar to a castle
(q.v.1.
but in order to emphasise the nature
of the charge the gate itself is
Gamb - The leg of a beast.
depicted considerably larger in size
Gamecock - Similar to the farm than is the case with a castle.
yard rooster but has his comb cut
and his spurs strengthened for
fighting.
Garb - A sheaf of corn.
Garb
G ates
Gardant - An expression used to Gauntlet - A glove of mail or plate
denote that an animal has his face frequently used as part of a charge
turned towards the viewer. or crest. An arm said to be vam-
braced does not automatically
Garlaod - See Chaplet. include the gauntlet unIess specific-
aHy stated.
Garnished - Appropriately orna-
mented. Gem Ring - A gold circlet set with
a single jewel.
Garter - A strap of ribbon secured
with a buckle arranged so as to form Gemelles - An expression used in
a circle with the end pendent. Occa- conjunction wirh the bar to denote
sionaily us& as a charge but more a pair of narrow barrulets or dosets.