The artificial figures, are not others that the constructions, utensils, etc. taken place by the man's hand. In heraldry they also have their presence these figures; it is not the end of this page to contemplate all the tackle varieties that are of use in the heraldry, but presenting the most common or representative at least. They are few those that bring, but they will give an idea that everything has their meaning, reason and rules. For the interested ones in these figures, to point out that they can be classified in matters so diverse as: Agriculture, Hunts, War, Architecture, Surgery, Nautical, Music, Arithmetic, Geometry and Astronomy.

CASTLE. It is drawn in general in a square way, with three towers, of which that of the means is higher; he will have a door in the means and two lateral windows, and their towers will also have each one a window; the rules for their esmaltación are the following ones: color castle, door and metal windows; castle of gold, door and gules windows; silver castle, door and sable windows. Although this it is the general rule, in enough cases the door and windows are enameled in different color to the one foreseen, being specified then that it is clarified of... (sinople, purple, azure, etc.). For their size and strength, it is symbol of greatness and power, employees in the defense of the allies.

TOAST. The form of painting this construction is round and not square as the castle. It will also be drawn with a door and two lateral windows. The rules of having enameled are identical that those of the castle, also affecting him the exceptions. As much the tower as the castle can present multiple variants in their design, although these they are the most common. Their symbolism is generosity of services toward its Homeland and its King.

WALL. It is drawn occupying the width of the shield, page and in wall form, built of seat like the previous figures, and with the almenas number and enamel that it is specified in the weapons of the shield.

BRIDGE. It usually puts on makeup with a single eye and of their color natual, (seat stone), if it is overcome of a tower, or it possesses several eyes, these characteristics will be specified in the weapons of the shield. It symbolizes alliance or union of two parts.

TRUMPET. It puts on makeup in strip, of metal, and hanging for their ends of a cord. It represents likings and successes venatorios. The trumpet, also painted in strip, but with the hanging cords, it symbolizes warlike feats. These figures and other very similar ones, you have very often been attributes of the " monteros ".

KEYS. They are drawn in multiple positions, and in different colors or metals, therefore it will be specified in the weapons of the shield these data, as well as the number of pieces that it brings. Logically they symbolize the fidelity and the secret.

BOILERS. The boilers, jardinieres, plates, glasses and other similar recipients, were privilege badge to get up and to maintain troops. Always they were attributes granted to the " ricohombre ".

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