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 78
Fig. 125. Fig. 126. Fig. 127. Besides these may be mentioned Paly-Bendy-siktster,Barry-Bendy-sinister, and Chevrony; the meaning ofwhich terms is obvious. Gyronny has already been described at p. 64. Lozengy is produced by lines drawn inthe direction of the Bend and Bend-sinister;thus forming a… … 74 HANDBOOK OF HERALDRY. Compony, and Counter-compony. These arrangements,which have been previously described, are only applicable tosmall Charges; for it is evident that a Field Compony orand vert would be Paly of the same (see figs. 98 and 99). Cheque signifies that a Field or Chargeis divided…
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