2006-12-14 05:06:34 · 6 answers · asked by stingo 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
Protection.
2006-12-14 05:08:56 · answer #1 · answered by SHIH TZU SAYS 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on the shield. Do a search for "hearldry" and you will find numerous sites explaining the markings and symbols on shields, crests, and coats of arms. Fascinating subject...but to involved for a "post card" in Yahoo Answers.
2006-12-14 13:11:10 · answer #2 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
a tool to guard - to protect - forming a barrier moreover an object made in the shape of a shield is presented as prize to the outstanding one, now.
2006-12-14 13:26:59 · answer #3 · answered by hari prasad 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Virtue, strength, protection.
2006-12-14 14:45:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are to go into battle it is for protection but now adays they are used to simbolize royalty, power, and duribility.
2006-12-14 14:35:24 · answer #5 · answered by Majikninja 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, strength and protection, I would think.
2006-12-14 13:13:54 · answer #6 · answered by smoothsoullady 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋