The Manual of Heraldry; Fifth Edition / Being a Concise Description of the Several Terms Used, and Containing a Dictionary of Every Designation in the Science

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BLUE-MANTEL. A title of one of the pursuivants at arms. See [HERALD].

BORDURE or BORDER. This was the most ancient difference in coats of arms, to distinguish different branches of the same family. It is a border round the edge of the shield. Its situation is always the same; but the inner edge may be varied.

Ex. Argent, a sinister hand couped at the wrist and erected gules, within a bordure azure.

BOTTONNY. See [CROSS BOTTONNY].

BOUJET. An ancient water bucket, frequently borne in shields of arms.

Ex. Argent, a boujet proper.

BRACED. Two figures of the same form, interlacing each other.