Estencely (Period)

Sparks are tiny flashes of light or radiance.  In early Norman heraldry, a field semy of sparks was termed “estencelé”, and was not uncommon [Brault 197].  Estencelé, or estencely, is only found as a semy field; its sparks are not used as individual charges.  In mundane armory, estencely is considered negligibly different from a semy of estoiles or mullets.  See also ermine spot, semy.

François la Flamme bears:  Vert estencely Or.

Brigitta da Montanha da Fogo bears:  Or estencely, a mountain gules.

Kevin Nollaig of St. Golias bears:  Quarterly vert and Or all estencely counterchanged.