Escarbuncle

Inglese

or Escarboncle, or Carbuncle: a peculiarly heraldic device. Though sometimes said to represent the gem carbuncle, PLANCHE' has rendered it evident that is derived from the centre boss placed at the interlacing point of transverse bars used to strengthen the shield

E003 - Elements of heraldry, di William H. Whitmore - edito a New York nel 1866