Achievement (heraldry)

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In heraldry, an achievement, armorial achievement or heraldic achievement (historical: hatchment) is a full display or depiction of all the heraldic components to which the bearer of a coat of arms is entitled. An achievement comprises not only the arms displayed on the escutcheon, the central element, but also the following elements surrounding it (from top to bottom): Slogan or war-cry, if possessed Mantle and pavilion Crest placed atop a: Torse (or cap of maintenance as a special honour) Mantling Helm of appropriate variety; if holder of higher rank than a baronet, issuing from a: Coronet or crown (not used by baronets), of appropriate variety. Console (decorative or aesthetic in purpose, and not officially part of the armorial grant) Supporters (if the bearer is entitled to them, generally in modern usage not baronets), which may stand on a compartment Motto, if possessed Order, if possessed Badge, if possessed

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