Escutcheon (heraldry) - Wikipedia In the first sense, an escutcheon is the shield upon which a coat of arms is displayed In the second sense, an escutcheon can itself be a charge within a coat of arms
escutcheon - Wiktionary, the free dictionary escutcheon (plural escutcheons) He dies: his very coffin is comfortable; the very vault of his ancestors is sheltered; a funeral sermon is preached in his honour; and escutcheon and marble tablet do their best to preserve his memory
What Is an Escutcheon? Our Complete Guide An escutcheon, also known as an escutcheon plate or keyhole cover, is a small, flat piece of metal or wood that surrounds a keyhole on a door It acts as both a decorative and protective plate, neatly framing the keyhole and covering the rough edges of the cutout
Escutcheon - definition of escutcheon by The Free Dictionary Heraldry A shield or shield-shaped emblem bearing a coat of arms 2 An ornamental or protective plate, as for a keyhole 3 Nautical The plate on the stern of a ship inscribed with the ship's name Dishonor to one's reputation
Escutcheon | Shield, Blazon, Coat of Arms | Britannica Escutcheon, in furniture design, an armorial shield sometimes applied to the centre of pediments on pieces of fine furniture and, also, the metal plate that surrounds a keyhole or the pivoting metal plate that sometimes covers the keyhole