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English heraldry is the form of coats of arms and other heraldic bearings and insignia used in England. It lies within the so-called Gallo-British tradition. Coats of arms in England are regulated and granted to individuals by the English kings of arms of the College of Arms.
French heraldry is the use of heraldic symbols in France. Although it had a considerable history, existing from the 12th century, such formality has largely died out in France, as far as regulated personal heraldry is concerned. Civic heraldry on the other hand remains a visible part of daily life.
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The practical difference between English and Scottish heraldry in modern times does not arise from the content of grants of arms in the two countries since, as we have seen, most modern English grants have recited the need for “due differences”.
The main distinguishing features of French heraldry: titles, coronets, mottoes, crests, orders of knighthood, civic heraldry, marshalling.
French heraldry experienced a period of strict rules of construction under Napoleon. English and Scots heraldries make greater use of supporters than other European countries. [98]
Apr 22, 2024 · In British heraldry, two or more pale-like charges are termed pallets, even if they are not narrower than isolated pales. In French heraldry, the diminutive vergette is used for more than four pale-like charges, or for a narrower pale.
The language of heraldry has a curious look. Azure three wheat sheaves or has been known to prompt the question, “Or what?” When it is remembered that or is the French for gold, the difficulty diminishes. Much heraldic terminology is a quasi-French, archaic language.
