Next, come the charges, then other miscellaneous objects. Canton is as section of the shield usually within the dexter chief. Flank is the right or left side of anything. Base is the bottom part of the shield. Honor point is a point virtually in the center of the chief point and center point.
Navel point is a point virtually in the center of the base point and sinister point.
Fesse is a wide horizontal stripe going across the center of the shield. Pole is a vertical stripe going top to bottom in the center of the shield and Tierce is a third. A brief look at the terms used in Heraldry and their meanings. Inc. PageWise makes no representations about the content published on this site. PageWise hereby disclaims all warranties and conditions with regard to this information, and user agrees that all such use is at its own risk.