Charge (heraldry)

Charge in heraldry is like the picture or symbol used on a coat of arms to represent a family or a person. It's like when you draw a picture of your favorite animal or your family and put it on your shirt, but in heraldry, it's on a coat of arms. These pictures or symbols can be animals, objects, or even abstract shapes that have meaning or significance to the family or individual they represent. For example, a lion could represent strength and courage, while a crown could represent royalty or authority. Each coat of arms can have multiple charges, and they are arranged in specific ways to tell a story about the family or individual that it represents.