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Fleur-de-lis is the stylized depiction of the lily flower. The name itself derives from ancient Greek λείριον > Latin lilium > French lis.. The lily has always been the symbol of fertility and purity, and in Christianity it symbolizes the Immaculate Conception.
Some of the many variations of ermine spots found in heraldry over the centuries Ermine fur, from the robes of Peter I of Serbia. Ermine (/ ˈ ɜːr m ɪ n /) in heraldry is a fur, a type of tincture, consisting of a white background with a pattern of black shapes representing the winter coat of the stoat (a species of weasel with white fur and a black-tipped tail).
Equites wore the trabea (a shorter, "equestrian" form of white toga or a purple-red wrap, or both) over a white tunic with two narrow vertical purple-red stripes. The toga pulla, used for mourning, was made of dark wool. The rare, prestigious toga picta and tunica palmata were purple, embroidered with gold. They were originally awarded to Roman ...
A red octagon symbolizes "stop" even without the word. Wearing variously colored ribbons is a symbolic action that shows support for certain campaigns.. A symbol is a mark, sign, or word that indicates, signifies, or is understood as representing an idea, object, or relationship.
The modern aiguillette derives from the laces used to secure plates of armor together. The breast- and back-plates would be attached on one side with short loops of cord acting as a hinge, and on the other by a longer and more ornate tied one, to support the arm defences. [4]
A depiction of Captain Kidd, showing a red sash around his waist. A sash is a large and usually colorful ribbon or band of material worn around the human body, either draping from one shoulder to the opposing hip and back up, or else encircling the waist.
Purple is often associated with feminism and when combined with black, is often used to represent anarcha-feminism. In Albania, purple is the colour of the Socialist Party of Albania. In Australia, purple is used by the Australian Electoral Commission, the independent statutory authority responsible for the management of federal elections ...
For example, green sometimes represents prairies or forests, blue can represent lakes and rivers, and yellow might stand for various crops. [127] In the Scottish Register of Tartans (and the databases before it), colour inspiration notes are often recorded by a tartan's designer.