Women in heraldry

Okay kiddo, have you ever seen a coat of arms? It's like a picture that shows different symbols that represent someone or a family. These symbols can include things like swords, animals, and even flowers.

Well, sometimes these coats of arms also have pictures of women on them! These women might be shown in different ways, like wearing a crown or holding a certain object.

Now, back in the olden days when these coats of arms were first created, women weren't always allowed to have their own coats of arms. They were often just shown as part of their husband's or father's coat of arms.

But as time went on, more and more women were able to have their own coats of arms. And when they did, they often used symbols that were traditionally associated with women, like flowers or the moon.

So basically, women in heraldry are women who have their own special symbols on a coat of arms, just like men! It's a way for them to be recognized and celebrated in a really cool and fancy way.