Escutcheon
noun
A shield or emblem that carries a coat of arms.
The family's escutcheon was adorned with a lion rampant
Often appears as...
- family escutcheon
- royal escutcheon
Usage tips
Formal
Historical
noun
A flat piece of metal for protection and often decoration around a keyhole, door handle, or light switch.
The antique desk had a brass escutcheon outlining the keyhole
Often appears as...
- brass escutcheon
- decorative escutcheon
noun
A shield or emblem that carries a coat of arms.
The family's escutcheon was adorned with a lion rampant
Often appears as...
- family escutcheon
- royal escutcheon
Usage tips
Formal
Historical
noun
A flat piece of metal for protection and often decoration around a keyhole, door handle, or light switch.
The antique desk had a brass escutcheon outlining the keyhole
Often appears as...
- brass escutcheon
- decorative escutcheon
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Heraldry
Used to talk about history, especially related to family heritage and noble backgrounds.
The museum displayed an escutcheon belonging to an ancient knight.
Pro Tip 2/3Noble Associations
Refers to nobility and may carry a sense of prestige or pride.
Their escutcheon reflects a noble lineage.
Pro Tip 3/3Symbolic Imagery
Often includes symbolic images, like animals or objects, representing family traits.
An eagle on their escutcheon symbolizes strength.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Heraldry
Used to talk about history, especially related to family heritage and noble backgrounds.
The museum displayed an escutcheon belonging to an ancient knight.
Pro Tip 2/3Noble Associations
Refers to nobility and may carry a sense of prestige or pride.
Their escutcheon reflects a noble lineage.
Pro Tip 3/3Symbolic Imagery
Often includes symbolic images, like animals or objects, representing family traits.
An eagle on their escutcheon symbolizes strength.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Heraldry
Used to talk about history, especially related to family heritage and noble backgrounds.
The museum displayed an escutcheon belonging to an ancient knight.
Pro Tip 2/3Noble Associations
Refers to nobility and may carry a sense of prestige or pride.
Their escutcheon reflects a noble lineage.
Pro Tip 3/3Symbolic Imagery
Often includes symbolic images, like animals or objects, representing family traits.
An eagle on their escutcheon symbolizes strength.
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Why city flags may be...
You know, yeah. But instead, the flag of Amsterdam looks like this. Rather than plopping the whole coat of arms on a solid background and writing "Amsterdam" below it, they just take the key elements of the escutcheon, the shield, and they turn it into the most badass city flag in the world.
Video examples
Why city flags may be...
You know, yeah. But instead, the flag of Amsterdam looks like this. Rather than plopping the whole coat of arms on a solid background and writing "Amsterdam" below it, they just take the key elements of the escutcheon, the shield, and they turn it into the most badass city flag in the world.
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