A sort of panel, upon which the arms of a deceased person are temporarily displayed, -- usually on the walls of his dwelling. It is lozenge-shaped or square, but is hung cornerwise. It is used in England as a means of giving public notification of the death of the deceased, his or her rank, whether married, widower, widow, etc. Called also achievement.

A sword or other mark of the profession of arms; in general, a mark of dignity.

A lozenge-shaped panel painted with the arms (normally the full achievement) on a black background, which is normally displayed in church or above the front door to the home of an armiger