Commons:WikiProject Heraldry/Coats of arms categorization
If there is a single category for this specific coat of arms already (for example: Category:Coats of arms of Amsterdam), put your file in there.
Otherwise, the coat of arms should be put in specific categories:
By bearer type (Category:Coats of arms by bearer type)
editFor example, if the holder is a person or a family, see Category:Coats of arms of families by country; if it is a municipality or city, see Category:Coats of arms of municipalities by country.
You can also find the specific subcategory within Category:Coats of arms by country.
By heraldic features (Category:Coat of arms elements)
editPlease check if you put your file in all required subcategories:
Which heraldic features appear on the coat of arms ? | Where can the specific subcategory be found ? |
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The Illustrated atlas of French and English heraldic terms may help you to find these subcategories.
By representation type (Category:Coats of arms by representation type)
editIf the representation is a SVG image, please look for the specific subcategory within Category:SVG coats of arms.
- Examples
- Categories: SVG coats of arms of France — Coats of arms of families of France — Quarterly shields — Crosses in heraldry — Ermine (fur)
- Categories: SVG coats of arms of France — Coats of arms of cities in Moselle — Guénange — Dimidiation in heraldry — Crosses gules — 20 billets in heraldry — Barry of six shields — Azure, gules, Or in heraldry
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