Heraldry and floral forms as used in decoration; (1922)
Cole, Herbert · London & Toronto, J. M. Dent & Sons ltd.; New York, E. P. Dutton & co. · leaf 114
OUGH we are more concerned in these chapters with/-\ the artistic and decorative side of heraldry, a reference may■*- -^ be made in passing to another interesting part of blazonrycalled Augmentation. A couple of examples illustrr.ting the principleare given on this page. These two specimens will… … Duke Examples of Augmentatmi addition to a coat of arms granted by the sovereign to a subject forsome heroic deed or distinguished service. A method frequentlyadopted is to emblazon this special device on a shield of pre-tence over the original arms as a commemorative distinction. Asbefore…
Decoration and ornament · Heraldry · Decoration and ornament -- Plant forms
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