Greetings all,
re the aeroplane in the arms of Issy-les-Moulineaux -
I would suggest that the view from above should be regarded as the default as the shape of the body and wings and position of the engines generally defines a particular aircraft. (I will refer you here to the charts used by the military to identify aircraft from the ground.)
However, should the aeroplane be a charge on a chief or fesse then I would suggest that the view from the side with the front towards the dexter (as if the aeroplane was standing on the tarmac) should be regarded as the default - unless it is accompanied by other charges or unless two or three aeroplanes are the charges - in which case, I would revert to the first default definition.
I appreciate that this does complicate the issue at hand and from the point of view of 'blazon pedants' is not very helpful.
I prefer a simple, straight forward approach to blazon. However, in this case more information is better than less information.
Regards,
Iain Boyd
Tour de France
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Re: Tour de France
So the Tour de France has ended in victory for Chris Froome and this thread has also run its course - though it is still open for comment on the arms I have highlighted during the past three weeks.
Who knows, with the Vuelta a Espana starting on 22 August, there may be a feast of Spanish heraldry in store.
http://www.lavuelta.com/15pr/en/
Who knows, with the Vuelta a Espana starting on 22 August, there may be a feast of Spanish heraldry in store.
http://www.lavuelta.com/15pr/en/
Chris Green
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Re: Tour de France
Tank you Chris for this informative and entertaining thread! ![Razz :P](./images/smilies/icon_razz.gif)
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Re: Tour de France
I second that.Torsten Laneryd wrote:Tank you Chris for this informative and entertaining thread!
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This would make a good article for the next newsletter Chris.
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Re: Tour de France
What's French for "...as is shewn more clearly in the margin"? ![Wink ;)](./images/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif)
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Re: Tour de France
Indeed, Chris, a nice mix of entertainment and education. Thank you.
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Most enjoyable and educational, Bravo!
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