Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Stork holding a stone - coat of arms on a baroque hunting sword cuttoe

Matchlock · 15th November 2010, 07:14 PM

Hi there,

Although looking much the same, this bird is not a stork but a crane. In 18th century heraldry, the crane symbolized vigilance, and to make sure he didn't fall asleep he held a stone.

Gentlemen, it's all on the net and easy to find. Please use the web ...

http://www.heraldica.org/topics/birds.htm

15th November 2010, 07:14 PM	#5
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi there, Although looking much the same, this bird is not a stork but a crane. In 18th century heraldry, the crane symbolized vigilance, and to make sure he didn't fall asleep he held a stone. Gentlemen, it's all on the net and easy to find. Please use the web ... http://www.heraldica.org/topics/birds.htm Attached Images Last edited by Matchlock; 15th November 2010 at 07:24 PM.