Symbols And Motifs In My Coat Of Arms

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A Coat of Arms was used in medieval times by knights and families to represent their past and how they live. They were drawn using many different colors, shapes, and symbols that hold meaning and describe different personalities. They had different parts like the footer which holds the motto and name banner which holds your family's last name. Every piece has a different meaning and explains who you are. For example, silver and white mean peace and sincerity and a dog means loyalty. In my Coat of Arms, I used symbols and colors to represent who I am.

The colors in my Coat of Arms are examples of who I am. I used the colors black, blue, and yellow in my Coat of Arms. Yellow meaning generosity, black meaning constancy, and blue meaning loyalty.

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