ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Armorial of North America

Okay kiddo, let me explain this to you like you're 5 years old. Imagine you have lots of toys and you want to make a special list of all the toys you have. You might draw pictures of your toys and write down their names. That's kind of like what an armorial is, but instead of toys, it's a list of different symbols and pictures that represent different things.

The Armorial of North America is a really special list that has pictures and descriptions of coats of arms, badges, flags, and other symbols that represent different parts of North America, like Canada, the United States, and Mexico.

A coat of arms is like a picture that represents a person or a group of people. It usually has different colors and symbols that mean something important. For example, a lion might represent courage and strength, while a tree might represent growth and life. The people who use the coat of arms often have a special story or history behind it.

A badge is kind of like a small picture or symbol that represents a group or organization, like a sports team or a school. Flags are also symbols that represent different places or groups of people. You might see flags at a parade or during big events like the Olympics.

The Armorial of North America is really cool because it helps people from all different parts of North America see the different symbols and pictures that represent their part of the world. Just like you might be really proud of your toys and want to show them to your friends, people who use these symbols are really proud of what they represent and want to show them off too!