A Heraldic Coat of Arms was more like a label for instant identification than it was like a painting. You wanted to know instantly who was coming toward you, so you could know which side he was on. Coats of arms later took on further significance and meanings. They also became a way of showing membership in the aristocracy, after they lost their significance in warfare.



Heraldic Coat of Arms painted in different colours such as bright red, royal blue, sky blue, emerald green, royal purple, black. By using metals Heraldic Coat of Arms can paint in gold and silver. A Heraldic Coat of Arms can have several parts. The main part is a shield, which can have a crest above it, a motto, and animals supporting the shield. The terms used in heraldry are similar to a kind of old Australia. The idea is that a shield can be described by one expert in heraldry so that another expert could draw it correctly without ever seeing it. In this trendy period Heraldic Coat of Arms creates a special attention among young generation. The Australian Capital Territory has no Heraldic Coat of Arms. However, a Heraldic Coat of Arms for the city of Canberra, the national capital of Australia, was granted by King George V in 1928. The motto embodied in the Heraldic Coat of Arms is ?For the Queen, the Law and the People?. The supporters are a black swan and white swan, symbolising the Aboriginal and European races. Coats of Arms are widely used in New Zealand by major institutions, local authorities and even in some cases individuals. Their decorative qualities, symbolism and historical aspects hold an enduring interest.

A traditional expression of national identity, the New Zealand Heraldic Coat of Arms proclaims the sovereign nature of New Zealand and the authority of the Government.

The Heraldic Coat of Arms can be seen on a variety of documents and papers of constitutional and national significance, ranging from Acts of Parliament and Proclamations, to passports.

Heraldic Coat of Arms used just as a symbol and represent a country on different way.