The other elements around the shield are optional, however, they need to follow very strict guidelines of heraldic design.

Because of this, white should be given the most "dominant" or dignified position in a heraldic design representing Poland.

Early English fore-edge paintings, believed to date to the 14th century, presented heraldic designs in gold and other colors.

His heraldic designs with shields and coats of arms replaced magnificent 17th-century murals.

This coat of arms represents the first effort at heraldic design by Gwynn-Jones.

The official description of the heraldic design is as follows:

On the front side the images are always full of action, on the back heraldic designs are common.

Painting on glass with these stains was initially used for small heraldic designs and other details.

Coat of arms, a heraldic design used to identify a nation, city, family, or individual.

It is awarded to individuals for their merits in heraldic design and art.