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In heraldry, the term star may refer to any star-shaped charge with any number of rays, which may appear straight or wavy, and may or may not be pierced. While there has been much confusion between the two due to their similar shape, a star with straight-sided rays is usually called a mullet in English heraldry while one with wavy rays is ...
An unpierced mullet is sometimes called a "star" in Scottish heraldry, and stars also appear in English and continental heraldry under that name (often with six points). The "spur revel" is also found in Scottish heraldry. The estoile: A star with (usually six) wavy rays is called an estoile (the Old French word for 'star'; modern French étoile).
Star of David, or Jewish Star, a hexagram symbolizing Israel, Judeans, and/or Jews; properly speaking, this "star" is called the "Shield of David," (Magen David), while the pentagram is the "Star of David." Note that this is a cultural, rather than religious symbol. Star of Lakshmi, a Hindu symbol associated with the goddess Lakshmi
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The star (or mullet) is comparatively rare in medieval heraldry, but from an early time, the five-pointed star was preferred in English and Scottish heraldry (e.g. in the Dering Roll, c. 1270), while the preferred number of points in German heraldry was six. [1] The star in the coat of arms of the De Vere family was in legend attributed to the ...
Coats of arms with the star and crescent (19 P) S. Coats of arms with suns (124 P) Pages in category "Coats of arms with stars"
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In heraldry, a mullet is a star with straight arms and typically five points. A star with wavy rather than straight rays is called an estoile. [1] The mullet, used as an heraldic charge, is the ensign of knightly rank, and every order of knighthood incorporates this symbol in some way.