Horn (heraldry)

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Horns in a crest of the Fugger von Kirchberg und Weißenhorn arms

Horn (Danish : vesselhorn) are common features in crests in Scandinavian and German heraldry, although rare in other heraldic traditions. As these horns, almost always in a pair, [1] were often drawn with an open ring at the tip, they have sometimes been altered[ further explanation needed ] into elephant trunks or trumpets.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. Bratberg, Terje (2021-05-11). "vesselhorn – Store norske leksikon". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2024-02-13.