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.
See also: Armorial bearings to the Commonwealth of Australia with examples. The Australian Coat of Arms are the property of the Commonwealth of Australia and are used by the Commonwealth to authenticate documents, to indicate ownership of property, and for other purposes of identification.They may not be used or reproduced by others for other purposes without permission.trictly the Crest is the device above shield and hemlet on a coat of arms; in Australia's case it is the seven-pointed gold star on the wreath. The Australian Coat of Arms consists of: 1  The Badges of the six States of the Commonwealth arranged on a shield in two rows of three columns: