The Grammar of Heraldry/Chapter 11
the illustrations; though it does not afford so much space for clearly delineating the various charges, for which reason I have not adopted it throughout. The next diagram, Fig. 190, shows another method of representing an achievement. It is very effective and graceful, and strictly in accordance with heraldic
ACHIEVEMENTS OF ARMS.
Having described the various component parts of an achievement of arms, I subjoin for the guidance of the student, a shield with all its exterior ornaments, as would be borne by an. esquire or gentleman. Fig. 189.
Fig. 189.
The above diagram would be heraldically described as tricked; that is, simply sketched in outline. The shield in this example is correct in form, and far more becoming than those which I have used in
Fig. 190.
usance.