Degree fraud: detection as deterrent. With more graduates prepared to lie about their qualifications, universities have a duty to protect the honest majority â not to mention the reputation of their degrees, says Jayne Rowley. Jayne Rowley. Wednesday 18 July 2012 04.59 EDT.
Elements of a Coat of Arms. Shield: The colors and charges (lions, designs, etc. that appear on the shield) are a part of the official blazon, but the shape of the shield is not. Shield shapes vary according to the geographical origin as well as the time period. Crest: Also a part of the official blazon, the crest is whatever appears above the helm. (Note that there is not always a crest for every coat of arms.) Helm/Helmet: Not a part of the official blazon, the helmet varies with the bearer's rank, the century represented, or the herald's or artist's preference.
Many people believe that their family genealogy must have nobility in the surname before they could carry a Coat of Arms. Genealogy research into surnames and the origin of a last name has shown that a coat of arms / crest {or badges in some cases} can be found for more than ninety percent of family names submitted.Many times the coloring and symbols on a family Coat of Arms have meaning other than simply being there for design purposes.any people believe that their family genealogy must have nobility in the surname before they could carry a Coat of Arms. Genealogy research into surnames and the origin of a last name has shown that a coat of arms / crest {or badges in some cases} can be found for more than ninety percent of family names submitted.