Aurora (heraldry)

Aurora in arm of Murmansk Oblast (on the silhouette of a trimount)

Aurora is used as a charge in heraldry. The use of the aurora is often connected with a northern geographic position. The aurora is often made in silver or gold and is a band of floating bends.

The aurora is often called polar light or northern light. It is used in many arms in Russian Murmansk Oblast.

Examples

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  as chief, bendwise stylized (Ostrovnoy RU)

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  as wreath of rays at base of the shield (Utsjoki FI)

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  As a wreath of rays in chief (Kuusamo FI)

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  naturalistic (Tumanny RU)