New Zealand Flag Institute

GLOSSARY OF FLAG TERMS

 

 

 

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ACHIEVEMENT OF ARMS -

A combination of armorial symbols, including SHIELD, SUPPORTERS, and CREST, also known as COAT OF ARMS.

 

APPLIQUED -

A method of manufacturing a flag in which one or more pieces of cloth are sewn (stitched) onto the FIELD to form the design. As opposed to printed or dyed designs. Also appliqué.

 

ARGENT-

In heraldry, the metal silver, often reproduced as white.

 

ARMIGEROUS FLAG -

A flag which incorporates either a portion or a complete ACHIEVEMENT OF ARMS as part of its design. More generally, any flag which incorporates an heraldic design.

 

ARMORIAL -

Relating or pertaining to arms.

 

ARMORIAL BANNER -

A flag whose FIELD is comprised of the SHIELD from an ACHIEVEMENT OF ARMS.

 

ARMS -

The design and symbols used in heraldry. Based on the decoration used by mediaeval lords and knights. Technically “arms” refers only to the designs, or CHARGES, placed upon the SHIELD.

 

ASTRAL CROWN -

A crown contrived from wings and used to represent an air force.