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It's often tied with the cathedral Santiago de Compostela, given to pilgrims who make it all the way to the cathedral. The multiple converging lines of the shell have been compared to the multiple pilgrim trails to get to the cathedral from all over Europe.
By attaching it to your heraldry you're stating successful completion of the pilgrimage, or at least trying to make it look like you've gone on the pilgrimage. Later it becomes a symbol of Christianity in general and its meaning becomes more varied.
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What is the marine token which pilgrims to Santiago del Compostela take home with them?
A scallop shell
How did heraldry end?
Heraldry is alive and well.
What do you call the study of coats of arms?
It's called heraldry.
Where did heraldry come from?
Heraldry came from Ancient Egypt Rome and even England.
What is heraldry?
Heraldry is tracing a noble family line and having an emblem that was used for flags and armor.
