Chief
An ordinary that consists of the top third of the shield.
This is one of a series of specialised Latin terms that have developed since the 12th century AD to describe different elements of coats of arms commonly used in heraldry.
An ordinary that consists of the top third of the shield.
This is one of a series of specialised Latin terms that have developed since the 12th century AD to describe different elements of coats of arms commonly used in heraldry.