Broad Arrow

A broad arrow or pheon is a type of arrow with a typically flat barbed head. It is a symbol used traditionally in heraldry, most notably in England, and later the United Kingdom to mark government property.

Read more about Broad Arrow:  Use in Heraldry, Use For British Government Property, Use in The American Colonies, Use in Australia, Use in India, Use in Characterisation of Internal Combustion Engines

Famous quotes containing the words broad and/or arrow:

    “Thinking of Holland
    I see broad rivers
    move slowly through
    un-ending lowlands.”
    —Hendrik Marsman (1899–1940)

    “O Russia! O my wife! Our long and narrow Road lies clear though distressed.
    Our road with an old Tatar freedom’s arrow Has deeply pierced our breast.”
    —Alexander Blok (1880–1921)