bow and arrow
Unicode: 1F3F9
Description
It's a shield, typically depicted as an escutcheon, a common form of a shield. It may vary in design and color depending on the platform but generally represents a shield. It is often shown with a rounded top and a pointed bottom.
Group:
Objects > tool
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Not typically associated with a specific emotion, but can imply protection, defense, security, or a coat of arms/heraldry.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 7.0 in 2014. Shields have been used throughout history by various cultures for protection in combat and as symbols of identity, family, and status.
Usage Examples
- Representing protection: 'We need to put up a shield against this negativity.'
- Gaming context: 'Equipping my new shield for battle!'
- Referring to security: 'Our systems have a strong cyber shield.'
- Historical context: 'The knight carried a formidable shield.'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly associated with knights, medieval times, heraldry, coats of arms, and general protection or defense.
East Asian culture:
May also be recognized as a symbol of defense or authority, but might not have the same historical or chivalric connotations as in Western cultures.