Shield division styles - meanings..?

[Kevin Wood]

Hello,

I have a question I had posted in another thread about something completely different, but I thought it might be better to post it here, in a more relevant section.

I am rather new to heraldry, have been trying to learn what I can and have been looking at several different coats of arms. I am actually working with a herald now to have a coat created for me, and I really like the idea of having a pall reversed (I think that's the name..?) division on the coat so that there are 3 different sections. But I am curious - are there any considerations or restrictions for using such a division?

And I am open to anyone's opinions on the topic as well - if you like or don't like them, and why or why not.


Thanks all...

~ Kevin

[Michael F. McCartney]

(see my rather wordy response in your other thread)

[Mark A. Henderson]

Kevin, I believe I might be working with that herald on your current design assistance request.