Simple heraldry - Revision history

Paul Matisz at 13:13, 23 August 2008

2008-08-23T13:13:49Z

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	'''Simple Heraldry''' is one of the most misunderstood concepts in [[SCA]] [[heraldry]]. It is a ~~term~~ ~~used~~ ~~to describe certain~~ [[~~device~~]]s ~~that,~~ ~~when~~ ~~[[conflict~~ ~~checking]],~~ ~~may~~ ~~not require two~~ [[~~Point~~ of ~~difference\|clear~~ ~~differences]]~~ to ~~pass.~~ [[~~Herald~~]]~~s refer to these devices as being "X.2 simple"~~.		'''Simple Heraldry''' is one of the most misunderstood concepts in [[SCA]] [[heraldry]]. It usually consists of a single [[charge]] or group of charges on a [[field]] with no (or only very basic) [[line divisions]].

			A term used exclusively in SCA heraldry, it is based on early heraldry, before elaborate arms were developed.

			The advantage to simple heraldry is that when [[conflict checking]], arms are not rquired to have two [[Point of difference\|points of difference]] to pass, only one. [[Herald]]s refer to these devices as being "X.2 simple".


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	These types of changes were normally seen between complete strangers in blood, and were not usually used to indicate any form of cadency. For purposes of this rule, simple armory is defined as armory that has no more than two types of charge directly on the field and has no overall charges.</tt>		These types of changes were normally seen between complete strangers in blood, and were not usually used to indicate any form of cadency. For purposes of this rule, simple armory is defined as armory that has no more than two types of charge directly on the field and has no overall charges.</tt>

		⚫	For example, ''Or a lion gules'' only has one clear difference from ''Or a sword gules''. However, because it meets the definition of simple heraldry, and the primary charge has changed, it is considered free of conflict. Note however that even charges that are technically different still may be rejected by the [[College of Arms]] if there is not enough [[ten foot rule\|visual difference from ten feet]]: ''Or a lion gules'' may be rejected if ''Or a wyvern gules'' is also registered.

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⚫	For example, ''Or a lion gules'' only has one clear difference from ''Or a sword gules''. However, because it meets the definition of simple heraldry, and the primary charge has changed, it is considered free of conflict.

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	'''Simple Heraldry''' is ~~just~~ ~~that,~~ an ~~extremely~~ ~~straightforward~~ [[~~heraldic~~]] [[~~device~~]]. ~~Simple~~ ~~heraldry~~ is ~~difficult~~ to ~~define,~~ as it ~~varies from~~ [[~~kingdom~~]] ~~to kingdom. Typically~~, ~~simple heraldry consists of a single device on a plain~~ [[~~field~~]], ~~with~~ no ~~[[division]]s.~~ [[~~Fur]]~~ is ~~also~~ ~~not~~ ~~used~~ ~~in simple heraldry~~. [[~~Fieldless~~]] ~~devices~~ do ~~not~~ ~~count~~ as ~~simple~~ ~~heraldry~~.		'''Simple Heraldry''' is one of the most misunderstood concepts in [[SCA]] [[heraldry]]. It is a term used to describe certain [[device]]s that, when [[conflict checking]], may not require two [[Point of difference\|clear differences]] to pass. [[Herald]]s refer to these devices as being "X.2 simple".

	In some kingdoms, simple heraldry requires only a single [[point of difference]] from the nearest [[arm]]s, rather than two points of differnce.

			From the [http://www.sca.org/heraldry/laurel/rfs.html#10 Rules for Submission]:
	For example, ''[[OR]] a [[unicorn]] [[azure]]'' is simple heraldry, and although ''[[OR]] a [[tower]] [[azure]]'' has only a single point of difference, it would pass the college of heralds and be approved.

			<tt>Simple armory does not conflict with other simple armory if the type of every primary charge is substantially changed.
	Simple heraldry is not all that common in the [[SCA]], as most of the simple designs have already been claimed in the [[armorial]].

			These types of changes were normally seen between complete strangers in blood, and were not usually used to indicate any form of cadency. For purposes of this rule, simple armory is defined as armory that has no more than two types of charge directly on the field and has no overall charges.</tt>


			For example, ''Or a lion gules'' only has one clear difference from ''Or a sword gules''. However, because it meets the definition of simple heraldry, and the primary charge has changed, it is considered free of conflict.

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Paul Matisz at 13:57, 3 May 2006

2006-05-03T13:57:23Z

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'''Simple Heraldry''' is just that, an extremely straightforward [[heraldic]] [[device]]. Simple heraldry is difficult to define, as it varies from [[kingdom]] to kingdom. Typically, simple heraldry consists of a single device on a plain [[field]], with no [[division]]s. [[Fur]] is also not used in simple heraldry. [[Fieldless]] devices do not count as simple heraldry.

In some kingdoms, simple heraldry requires only a single [[point of difference]] from the nearest [[arm]]s, rather than two points of differnce.

For example, ''[[OR]] a [[unicorn]] [[azure]]'' is simple heraldry, and although ''[[OR]] a [[tower]] [[azure]]'' has only a single point of difference, it would pass the college of heralds and be approved.

Simple heraldry is not all that common in the [[SCA]], as most of the simple designs have already been claimed in the [[armorial]].

[[category:heraldry]]