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 182
nctures contained in the Arms, in the same manner as theWreath. As originally worn, it was of the same tincture asthe Livery Colours. The Mantlings of Knights and Esquiresare commonly depicted as depending from the Helmet; andthe curls and other fantastic shapes they are made to as-sume, are… … Fig. 277. may be advantageously imitated by the modern Armorist. Themantling around the Helmet of William, Viscount Beau- 176 HANDBOOK OF HEBALDBF. moot, on his Brass in Wivekhoe Church, Essex (a.d. i 507), is represented in a somewhat different manner, but, like theformer example, is graceful and…
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