Augmentation. An honourable addition to a Coat of Arms, specially granted with a peculiar significance: thus, the “Union” Device of the British Empire, blazoned on an inescutcheon, is the “Augmentation” specially granted to the great Duke of Wellington, to be borne on the honour point of his paternal shield.
Augmented. Having an “Augmentation.”
Avellane. A variety of the heraldic Cross: [No. 109].
Azure. The colour blue (indicated by horizontal lines): No. [52].
Badge. A figure or device, distinct from a crest, and capable of being borne without any background or other accessory. Badges are, however, often depicted upon a standard or roundle of the livery colour or colours. Badges were depicted as a sign of ownership upon property; were worn by servants and retainers, who mustered under the standards on which badges were represented. (See [Chapter XV.])
Banded. Encircled with a band.
Banner. A flag, charged with the coat of arms of the owner, displayed over its entire surface. (See [Chapter XVII.])
Banneret. A Knight who had been advanced by the King to that higher military rank which entitled him to display a banner.