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
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 curved, and somewhatnarrower.… … Fig. 210. Fig. 211. 112 HANDBOOK OF HEEALDBY. Shakefork : Eesembles a Pall, humette and pointed(% 211). Spear : See Tilting-spear. Spur : This Charge may either be represented in itsmodern form, with rowels, or with a singlepoint. The latter is the most ancient,and is known as the Pryck-spur.…
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