escutcheon
Coat-of-arms display
An escutcheon is a shield or shield-shaped surface bearing a coat of arms.
The term extends to any shield-shaped plate or ornament, particularly the decorative cover around a keyhole or door handle.
A blot on one's escutcheon is a stain on one's reputation or family honor—the heraldic image applied to personal standing.
Hereditary symbolic emblem
- blazonryTechnical heraldic terminology
- tinctureHerb steeped in alcohol
- mantlingHeraldic helmet drapery
- chargeCost or accusation
field · ordinaries · dexter · sinister · fess · pale · chevron · bend
Family line of descent
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- genealogyStudy of family descent
- pedigreeRecord of descent
- bloodlineAncestry through generations
dynasty · house · clan · noble birth · birthright · inheritance · titled · aristocracy
Small defensive arm disc
Law enforcement credential
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
- officerAuthority figure in uniform
- rankPosition in hierarchy
- identificationEstablishing who someone is
Components for entry function
- fingerplateDoor handle surround
- backplateArmor for the spine
- doorknobRound handle for entry
- rosetteCircular ribbon ornament
cylinder · spindle · strike plate · decorative plate · brass · ornamental · trim
coat of arms
Hereditary symbolic emblem
- blazonryTechnical heraldic terminology
- tinctureHerb steeped in alcohol
- mantlingHeraldic helmet drapery
charge · field · ordinaries · dexter · sinister · fess · pale · chevron · bend · saltire
ancestry
Family line of descent
bloodline · dynasty · house · clan · noble birth · birthright · inheritance · titled · aristocracy · nobility
buckler
Small defensive arm disc
police badge
Law enforcement credential
door hardware
Components for entry function
- fingerplateDoor handle surround
- backplateArmor for the spine
- doorknobRound handle for entry
rosette · cylinder · spindle · strike plate · decorative plate · brass · ornamental · trim
breastplate
Metal torso protection
vambrace · gauntlet · greaves · helm · hauberk · mail · brigandine
- chivalryknighthood, knights, chivalry, medieval knights, honor
- hardwaredoor handle, hinge, lock, latch, screw
- bathroom plumbingsink, faucet, toilet, shower, bathtub
- emblem designlogo, badge, seal, coat of arms, insignia
- emblemsemblems, emblem, crests, badge, seal
- insigniabadges, coat of arms, insignia, seal, emblems