In heraldry, mantling or lambrequin is drapery tied to the helmet above the shield. It forms a backdrop for the shield. In paper heraldry it is a depiction of the protective cloth covering (often of linen) worn by knights from their helmets to stave off the elements, and, secondarily, to decrease the effects of sword-blows against the helmet in ba...
Found on
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantling
• (n.) The representation of a mantle, or the drapery behind and around a coat of arms: -- called also lambrequin. • (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Mantle
Found on
http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/mantling/
(from the article `heraldry`) From the helmet hangs the mantling, or lambrequin. When worn, this was made of linen or other cloth and performed the useful function of shielding ... A new factory, established at Rouen about 1656 by Edme Poterat, introduced a decoration of lambrequins, ornament with a jagged or scalloped outline ... [2...
Found on
http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/m/29
Man'tling noun (Her.) The representation of a mantle, or the drapery behind and around a coat of arms: -- called also
lambrequin .
Found on
http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/M/20
In decorating, mantling is decorative scrollwork or drapery found in heraldic painting. It derives its name from the mantles worn by mediaeval knights to prevent the armour overheating in the sun.
Found on
http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/TM.HTM
In heraldry, mantling or lambrequin is the representation of a mantle, or the drapery behind and around a coat of arms.
Found on
http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/UM.HTM
No exact match found.
