| A | B |
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| Shield | The most important part of the armament |
| Parting of the Field | the lines which divide the shield into sections |
| Charges | The symbols and figures used to decorate the shield |
| Tinctures | Colors that are used on the shiel-usually categorized as metals and colors |
| What are the most common Tinctures? | gold and silver |
| Helmet | Used for protection in battle |
| What denotes the warrior's social rank? | helmet |
| What colors were the royal helmets made of? | silver and gold |
| mantle | worn over the helmet to protect the knight's head and helmet from the sun |
| Motto | located below the coat of arms and usually sports a short phrase or word on a scroll |
| What is the most common motto? | the family name |
| Crest | attached to the top of the helmet- a decorative ornament that emerges from the wreath |
| Wreath | placed on top of the helmet and attaches the mantle to the helmet |
| What is twisted and curved on the coat and decorated with the same metal or color which appears as the principal decoratoin for the shield? | Mantle |
