Different crest designs also developed symbolic meanings: flowers had connotations around hope and joy, fruit signified bounty and peace and, depending on which animal you chose, you could emphasise ...

The Polish use of these signs differed in some aspects from what was typical in other countries - a single coat of arms may have been used by numerous Polish families. Culture.pl takes a quick look at ...

Mr Bretton, later honorary secretary to the society, would eventually achieve the distinction of Fellow of the Heraldry Society. He also designed the 1948 version of the Halifax Borough Coat of Arms.