The art of heraldry : an encyclopædia of armory by Fox-Davies, Arthur Charles, 1871-1928 Published in London by T.C. & E.C. Jack in 1904. Heraldry is a broad term, encompassing the design, display and study of armorial bearings (known as armory), as well as related disciplines, such as vexillology, together with the study of ceremony, rank and pedigree. Armory, the best-known branch of heraldry, concerns the design and transmission of the heraldic achievement. The achievement, or armorial bearings usually includes a coat of arms on a shield, helmet and crest, together with any accompanying devices, such as supporters, badges, heraldic banners and mottoes
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