coat of arms
Coats of arms use heraldic symbols. This topic is part of National Symbols within Arts & Culture. This page currently draws on 4 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
coat of arms trivia questions
A coat of arms is a traditional design associated with what?
Answer: A family, institution, or state
Bonus fact: Coats of arms use heraldic symbols.
What field studies coats of arms?
Answer: Heraldry
Bonus fact: Heraldry developed elaborate rules for armorial design.
What is the shield in a coat of arms commonly called?
Answer: Escutcheon
Bonus fact: The escutcheon carries the main heraldic design.
What animal appears on Bern's coat of arms?
Answer: Bear
Bonus fact: The bear has been the city's emblem for centuries.