The handbook of heraldry : with instructions for tracing pedigrees and deciphering ancient mss., also, rules for the appointment of liveries, etc. etc. (1869)
Cussans, John Edwin, 1837-1899 · London : Chatto and Windus · leaf 118
base, and bolted in trellis; at both sides is a chain pendentfrom rings at the top (fig. 208). COMMON CHABGES. in Best, Clarion, Claricord, or Sufflue: Variousopinions have been given by Armorists as to the origin ofthis Charge. Some incline to the supposition that it wasintended as a rest to… … Fig. 207. Fig. 208. Fig. 209. Scaling-ladder: A very ancient, though somewhatuncommon, Charge. It is generally represented bendwise,resting against a wall, and furnished at the top with twograppling-claws. Scimetar : This weapon differs little from the Falchion.The blade is, however, rather more…
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