The blazon is the description of the armorial bearings.
The rules of armorial description ensure precision when recreating arms and enable condensation of vast armories.
The following rules have been adapted from several sources. Rule 1: The field: describe the color of the field. Rule 2: The ordinary: describe the primary design feature placed atop the field. Rule 3: The charges: list any design features placed atop the ordinary. Rule 4: The tinctures: describe the colors of the charges. Rule 5: The crest: describe the emblem atop the helmet. Rule 6: The supporters: describe the supporters. Rule 7: The differences: describe any differencing made to the arms or supporters.
Rule 1: The field: describe the color of the field.
Rule 2: The ordinary: describe the primary design feature placed atop the field.
Rule 3: The charges: list any design features placed atop the ordinary.
Rule 4: The tinctures: describe the colors of the charges.
Rule 5: The crest: describe the emblem atop the helmet.
Rule 6: The supporters: describe the supporters.
Rule 7: The differences: describe any differencing made to the arms or supporters.