the escutcheon, or shield, carries the arms in the heraldic achievement
Alternate Names: coat of arms; heraldry
Getty ID: 300126352
plant-derived motif
Alternate Names: plants
pattern
ornamental designs, usually on a flat surface or in relief and composed of repeated or combined motifs, which are distinct or separable design elements occurring singly as individual shapes
Getty ID: 300010108
inscription
words, texts, lettering, or symbols carved, inlaid, or painted on a memorial