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A '''device''' is the symbol of a person or group. This is what people paint onto their [[shield]]s or sew into their [[clothing]] (or weave into their [[Chainmaille]], etc). Devices are a big part of [[Heraldry]] |
A '''device''' is the symbol of a person or group. This is what people paint onto their [[shield]]s or sew into their [[clothing]] (or weave into their [[Chainmaille]], etc). Devices are a big part of [[Heraldry]]. |
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The [[SCA]] has some standards for devices (if you plan to have it registered) and you'd do well to consult a [[Herald]] before you get to bogged down in ideas (although its fine to work on your own if you choose). |
The [[SCA]] has some standards for devices (if you plan to have it registered) and you'd do well to consult a [[Herald]] before you get to bogged down in ideas (although its fine to work on your own if you choose). |
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==What makes a good device== |
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*Simplicity |
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*As few [[colours]] as possible |
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*As few [[charge]]s as possible |
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*Every [[charge]] should be from pre-17th-century [[heraldry]] (sorry guys, no Loony Toons characters) |
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*A style that was used in pre-17th-century [[heraldry]] |
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*Repetition or mirror-imaging of a [[charge]] |
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*High contrast |
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*Identifiability |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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Revision as of 14:07, 19 November 2003
A device is the symbol of a person or group. This is what people paint onto their shields or sew into their clothing (or weave into their Chainmaille, etc). Devices are a big part of Heraldry.
The SCA has some standards for devices (if you plan to have it registered) and you'd do well to consult a Herald before you get to bogged down in ideas (although its fine to work on your own if you choose).
What makes a good device
- Simplicity
- As few colours as possible
- As few charges as possible
- Every charge should be from pre-17th-century heraldry (sorry guys, no Loony Toons characters)
- A style that was used in pre-17th-century heraldry
- Repetition or mirror-imaging of a charge
- High contrast
- Identifiability
