2.2 Charges
THE HUMAN FIGURE
Human figures are at times used as charges, although they
are more often found in heraldry as supporters or crests.
Generic types of people
Wildman |
Angels |
Knight on horseback
|
Specific figures
The Virgin
and Child |
Saint Martin |
Peace and
Justice
|
Hercules
|
Parts of the human body are used as heraldic charges as
well.
Moor's head |
Hand of Ulster
|
Arm embowed
|
Legs of Man
|
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