A heraldic representation of a sheaf or bundle of grain or wheat; a decorative charge in coats of arms.
From Old French 'gerbe' meaning 'sheaf' or 'bundle,' ultimately from Frankish 'garba.' The term became specialized in heraldry to describe this specific symbolic image on shields and banners.
Medieval knights loved putting wheat sheaves on their shields to say 'we're rich and powerful and have successful harvests!'—it's basically ancient social media bragging.
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