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Silver coin Arch-strategist Mikhail 10 UAH 2024 Ukraine NBU 31,1 g 🇺🇦

The commemorative coin "Archistratig Michael" is dedicated to one of the main archangels, known as archistratig Michael, which means "commander-in-chief" in Greek. Among believers, this is one of the most respected biblical characters, who leads the "heavenly army of angels" and is the patron of... read more

Adventure into Heraldry

When I had finally found myself creating a number of family coats of arms in wood, I was extremely fond of the results. I think this is because there are so many possibilities of High and low depth, and varieties of textures, that the whole work really comes to life!!

Fitting for our Times

"Kings made tombs more splendid than the houses of the living, and counted the old names of their descent dearer than the names of their sons. Childless lords sat in aged halls musing on heraldry, or in high, cold towers asking questions of the stars. And so the people of Gondor fell into... read more

Heraldry Charge

Holy Roman Empire (1510) and the different coats under the charge.

Taking up Arms (some words I wrote)

Looke, here, upon my shield Tis very fyne and broad And many dynts cover its face The steel is very goode Yes, bodkyn points from far afield Did fly and hit my doughty shyld But nary a one did penetrate And leave more than a dent upon its fayce Yes, this shield is dented It is scuffed and it is... (edited) read more