In general, why should a team (a detachment, a knight, a clan, etc.) have a banner, a coat of arms, and other attributes? Well, first of all, any team should have its ideology, its history, and, finally, its shrine, the scorn of which can serve as a perfect excuse to declare a holy war, and other interesting things.
The general rules of making such a necessary thing are necessary so that at a glance at the standard of your team all at once to understand who you are and what are the principles of life. (That is if your coat of arms depicts a dragon ripping a lion's mouth apart, and all this against the background of crossed swords and other aggressive symbols, you are probably cool. And it is hardly worth taking such a coat of arms of a simple peaceful village ...)
The main rules of composition: I will begin with personal coats of arms, which, as experience shows, can be perfectly used as a city and for general team standards. The basis of any coat of arms, of course, is considered to be a shield.
There are five known forms of Western European shield. According to the rules of theoretical heraldry ladies and girls had to use rhombus shields. Colours. Usually, the colours were used that were easier to reproduce. Light colours alternate with dark colours, so that they all stand out well. The light colours are yellow and white. They are called gold metals (ores) and silver (argent). The other colours were depicted using enamel (fifty). These are black (mourning), red (gules), blue (azure), green (spit) and magenta. One of the basic rules is that it is not allowed to apply metal to metal and finish the finish line. (That is, don't paint with gold on silver, silver on gold, etc.) Indeed, even though you're unlikely to use gold now, think about contrasting colours and try to stick to this rule.
Symbols of colours.
And now, like an addiction, I suggest some colour nuances. The definitions are not heraldic, but symbolic and associative. Red is a symbol of blood, fire and courage. On the one hand, it symbolizes joy, beauty, love, on the other - war, revenge and enmity. It also denotes power and greatness. Black - mourning, misfortune, on the one hand, and nobility on the other. It is the emblem of the secret and unknown. Blue is the colour of the sky and the sea. Also symbolizes purity and eternity. In the language of heraldry denotes chastity, honesty, good reputation and fidelity. Green is the colour of grass and leaves. Youth, hope and fun. White (silver) - nobility, purity, purity. Yellow (gold) - in ancient times was perceived as frozen sunlight. Wealth, power and glory.
Salvation Army
The form and attributes of the Salvation Army are deeply symbolic. They are designed to preach without the participation of a preacher. They are for themselves. The blue colour is the colour of Heaven, purity: A symbol of the holiness of God the Father. Red is the symbol of the shed blood of Jesus Christ. Yellow - symbolizes the fire of the Holy Spirit. Three colours, which are used in the flag, are present in almost any representation of the Salvation Army. These are the so-called colours of the Army.
It is once again a testimony to three fundamental statements (see flag): Blue - Faith, God, Heaven. "Without faith, it is impossible to please God" (Hebrews 11:6) Red - Salvation, Christ, Blood, Calvary. "Without shedding blood there is no forgiveness" (Hebrew 9:22) Yellow - sanctity, Holy Spirit, Fire, purification. At one time (when the Salvation Army was founded) the doctrine of holiness in our understanding was unique. The Salvation Army was one of the first Christian churches to assert that holiness was available to everyone. At present, no one can think of anything else, but.