The Blazon of Arms for the family surname “BALL” is on your right. The following information is an example of the vast language of Heraldry, a language that was developed over many centuries by the Heralds of Europe.
The Griffin
The Griffin in the Arms of Ball is a mythological creature with the body of a Lion and the head of an Eagle. It denotes Valour, vigilance and Perseverance.
The Martlet
The Martlet is a bird that is unable to leave the ground, due to the fact that it is shown without having legs. It denotes one who exists on the wings of merit and virtue, having no land to rest on.
Langued & Chevron
The word Langued means the creature is showing its tongue, while a Chevron is the sign of military prowess, just like a modern-day Sergeant’s Stripes.
The Colours of Heraldry
The colours of Heraldry have their own unique name, for example:
Azure is Blue | It signifies Loyalty and Truth. It was the colour devoted to the Virgin Mary by the Roman Church. |
SABLE is Black | It denotes constancy, and more rarely, grief. |
GULES is Red | It denotes Military Fortitude and Magnanimity. It is also called the Martyr’s colour. |
VERT is Green | It signifies Hope, Joy, and sometimes Loyalty in Love. |
PURPURE is Purple | It is more commonly found in French Heraldry, usually inferring Royal connections, and can sometimes signify Royal Illegitimacy. |
D’OR is termed a metal | It can be depicted as Gold or Yellow, and it denotes Generosity and Elevation of the Mind. |
ARGENT is the other metal | It can be depicted as Silver or White, and it signifies Peace and Sincerity. |
PROPER | This term appears extremely often in Heraldic Blazons, (heraldic descriptions) it means the particular creature or implement must be depicted in its own natural or proper colours. |
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