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A representation of the sun is used as a heraldic charge. The most usual form, often called sun in splendour or in his glory, consists of a round disc with the features of a human face, surrounded by twelve or sixteen rays, alternating wavy and straight.〔(James Parker, ''A glossary of terms used in heraldry'' ). Accessed 13 December 2009〕〔(Dictionary of Vexillology ). Accessed 13 December 2009〕 The alternating straight and wavy rays are often said to represent the light and heat of the sun respectively.〔Fox-Davies, A.C., (1969) ''A complete guide to heraldry.'' Aylesbury: Thomas Nelson and Sons. p. 222.〕 It is a common charge in the heraldry of many countries; ''e.g.'' the bearings of (Armstrong ), Canada, and the arms of (Banbury Town Council ), England. It often appears as a rising sun as in the arms of (East Devon District Council ), England, and as a demi sun as in the coat of (Aitchison ), Canada. It was used as a badge by Edward II of England, and was later adopted by Edward IV following the appearance of a parhelion or "sun dog" before his victory at the Battle of Mortimer's Cross in 1461.〔〔(Encyclopaedia Britannica: Edward IV and the Alchemists ). Accessed 13 December 2009〕 It also had significance in alchemy, and may be a symbol of the Roman deity ''Sol Invictus'' (Unconquered Sun).〔( Banbury Faith Trail ). Accessed 13 December 2009〕 The Sun of May shown on the national flags of Uruguay and Argentina is identical in form to the "Sun in Splendour". ==Examples== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Sun (heraldry)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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