Weasel Heraldry Symbol - Meaning and Historical Use in Coats of Arms #310149 (License: Personal Use)

This image shows a traditional heraldic charge: a weasel in profile, rendered in solid black against a white shield background, following medieval blazon conventions. In European heraldry, the weasel symbolizes vigilance, purity (due to folklore about its ability to cleanse itself), and strategic cleverness. Its inclusion in family crests often denoted traits valued in nobility or military leaders.

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