As a closed circle, it is symbolic of continuity and wholeness.

Maritime devices are found less often on the continent where many countries are essentially landlocked, but Cosmo de Medici, the Duke of Etruria is an example of a Spanish noble who bore two anchors on his shield. It was even a device that was once born by King Richard I. It is a common figure in the English armour, which is not surprising given that Britain is an island. It is also an appropriate device for the coat of arms of a family with a seafaring tradition. TheВ anchorВ is the emblem of salvation and hope. It is extremely uncommon in heraldry.ДЄnВ amphiptereВ is a winged serpent found very rarely in heraldry, though it does exist as a supporter and as a charge on a shield occasionally.ДЄnВ amphisboenaВ is a winged serpent with two legs and a head at both ends of its body however the drawing of this creature does not strictly follow this description. TheВ acornВ is usually vert (green) but it can also be other colours.ДЄn allocamelus is a creature with the head of a donkey joined to the body of a camel. It can be found slipped and leaved theВ acorn-sprig is not uncommon as a crest and acorn-cups are represented alone. The sign of theВ acornВ in heraldry has traditionally been used to indicate independence in its bearer.

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