III · The Charges Armorial · European Heraldry Survey

Lions Still Guard the Most Shields

Frequency of principal heraldic charges across twelve thousand recorded European armorials, 1350 – 1900

35 % 25 % 15 % 5 % 0 % 34 % Lion Rampant 22 % Eagle Displayed 18 % Cross 12 % Fleur-de-lis 8 % Chevron 6 % Bend
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