Torse vs. Wreath — What's the Difference?

In heraldry, a torse or wreath is a twisted roll of fabric laid about the top of the helmet and the base of the crest. It has the dual purpose of masking the join between helm and crest, and of holding the mantling in place.

A wreath () is an assortment of flowers, leaves, fruits, twigs, or various materials that is constructed to form a ring.In English-speaking countries, wreaths are used typically as household ornaments, most commonly as an Advent and Christmas decoration. They are also used in ceremonial events in many cultures around the globe.

(heraldry) A twist of cloth or wreath underneath and forming part of a crest; an orle, a wreath. It is customarily shown with six twists, the first tincture being the tincture of the field, the second the tincture of the metal, and so on.

An arrangement of flowers, leaves, or stems fastened in a ring and used for decoration or for laying on a grave

A wreath.

A curl or ring of smoke or cloud

A developable surface. See under Developable.

A snowdrift.

A ring or circlet of freshly cut or dried flowers, boughs, or leaves worn on the head, placed on a memorial, or hung as a decoration.

A similar ornamental ring made of wood, plastic, or other materials.

A curling or circular form

Something twisted, intertwined, or curled.

An ornamental circular band made, for example, of plaited flowers and leaves, and used as decoration; a garland or chaplet, especially one given to a victor.

(heraldry) An appendage to the shield, placed above it, and supporting the crest; an orle, a torse. It generally represents a twist of two cords of silk, one tinctured like the principal metal, the other like the principal color in the coat of arms.

A defect in glass.

(transitive) To place an entwined circle of flowers upon or around something.

(transitive) To wrap around something in a circle.

(intransitive) To curl, writhe or spiral in the form of a wreath.

Something twisted, intertwined, or curled; as, a wreath of smoke; a wreath of flowers.

A garland; a chaplet, esp. one given to a victor.

An appendage to the shield, placed above it, and supporting the crest (see Illust. of Crest). It generally represents a twist of two cords of silk, one tinctured like the principal metal, the other like the principal color in the arms.

Flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes

Encircle with or as if with a wreath;