examples of partitions

Partitions: divisions made by lines on the shield to form an even number of sections.

party

Shield divided into two sections by a vertical line in the center.

quarterly

Shield divided into two sections: on top, the left side of a per fess and on the bottom, the right side of a party.

per bend

Shield divided into two sections by a diagonal line from the dexter chief to the sinister base.

per fess

Shield divided into two sections by a horizontal line in the center.