 THE WREATH upon which the crest is generally borne, is composed of two cords of silk interwoven or twisted together, the one tinctured of the principal metal, and the other of the principal color in the arms. The wreath, in ancient times was used to fasten...  Heraldry, Historical and Popular - Page 126by Charles Boutell - 1863 - 487 pagesFull view - About this book
 | Charles Boutell - Heraldry - 1863 - 570 pages
...has two and a half Doublings of Ermine. The wife of a Viscount is styled a Viscountess. Wreath : — a Circlet entwined about a Helm to support the Crest,...Mediaeval Helm- Wreaths were splendidly enriched. See Crest in Chap. XVII. Yorkist Badge and Collar : — formed of Suns and Hoses. See Chap. XX. No.... | |
 | William Henry Abbott - Heraldry - 1897 - 210 pages
...is usually borne is composed of two bands of silk, interwoven or twisted together, the one tinctured of the principal metal, and the other of the principal color in the arms, but if there happen to be no metal in the coat armor, then the bands which compose the wreath must... | |
 | United States - 1908 - 796 pages
...generally borne, is composed of two cords of silk interwoven or twisted together, the one tinctured of the principal metal, and the other of the principal color in the arms. The wreath, in ancient times was used to fasten the crest to the helmet. It is circular, but, when... | |
 | Genealogy - 1924 - 352 pages
...upon which the crest is borne is composed of two bands of silk, twisted together, the one tinctured of the principal metal and the other of the principal color, in the Arms. This wreath is placed between the crest and the helmet, by which they are fastened to each other. The... | |
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