Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Visual and Verbal Communication (hierarchy name)
4. Information Forms (hierarchy name)
5. information forms (objects)
6. document genres
7. [documents by function]
8. [identifying markings and symbols]
9. devices (symbols)

Anotations

Scope note:

In the context of heraldry, short texts that reflect significance to the bearer, often placed above or below coats of arms, usually on a scroll. Mottos may appear in the blazons of noble families, in institutes, knightly orders, abbeys and chapters, monastic orders and congregations, clerics, universities, cities and states. These are traditionally rendered in Latin, but other languages are also common.