Heraldic Achievement

In heraldry, an achievement, armorial achievement or heraldic achievement is a full display or depiction of all the heraldic components to which the bearer of a coat of arms is entitled. An achievement comprises not only the arms displayed on the escutcheon, the central element, but also the following elements surrounding it :Slogan or war-cry, if possessed Mantle and pavilion Crest placed atop a: Torse Mantling Helm of appropriate variety; if holder of higher rank than a baronet, issuing from a: Coronet or crown, of appropriate variety.

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