This heraldic symbol is often known as the wild man’s head or the savage’s head. It is usually displayed with a wreath around the head.
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Escallop
Escallop
Escallop is a shell graphic it is also called scallop, cockle or cockshell. The shell of a scallop.
Lymphad
Lymphad is a single-masted ship propelled by oars and includes three flags and a basket. It is a Scottish heraldry term meaning long ship or birlinn.
Cross, couped
Cross, Couped is a regular cross that has an aspect of charge by being cut off smoothly. It is often used in the shield of a heraldic symbol.
The Cinquefoil
A five-leafed flower most associated with French heraldry. Often associated with hope and joy and maybe referred to as fraise in Scotland heraldry.
From: A Complete Guide to Heraldry (1909) by