Augmentation of Honour
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In heraldry, an augmentation is a modification or addition to a coat of arms, typically given by a monarch as either a mere mark of favour, or a reward or recognition for some meritorious act. The grants of entire new coats by monarchs as a reward are not augmentations, and (in theory) an augmentation mistakenly given to someone who did not have a right to a coat would be nugatory.
[edit] Examples
 Thomas Howard, 2nd Duke of Norfolk was given an augmentation (shown to the right) to commemorate the Battle of Flodden Field[1] |
 Thomas Howard's augmentation, a modified version of the Royal coat of arms of Scotland with an arrow through the lion's mouth |
 The Duke of Wellington was given an augmentation of the Flag of the United Kingdom in the form of a shield.[1] |
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[edit] References
- ^ a b Brooke-Little, J.P., FSA [1950] (1978). Boutell's Heraldry, Revised Edition, London: Frederick Warne LTD, pp. 125-127. ISBN 0-7232-2096-4.
