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In [[heraldry]], the '''chevronnel''' is an [[ordinary]] in the shape of a thin upside down v. It is a diminutive of the [[chevron]], and |
In [[heraldry]], the '''chevronnel''' is an [[ordinary]] in the shape of a thin upside down v. It is a diminutive of the [[chevron]], and commonly appears in threes, interlaced. |
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In SCA heraldry, one cannot have a chevronnel as a single [[charge]]. This is considered the same as a [[chevron]]. They must come in groups. |
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In [[period]] heraldry, a plain [[field]] with three chevronnels is seen in [[13th century]] [[French]] heraldry. [[Tudor]] heraldry has a [[pale]] between two chevronnels as a common motif. |
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Latest revision as of 08:10, 30 September 2006
In heraldry, the chevronnel is an ordinary in the shape of a thin upside down v. It is a diminutive of the chevron, and commonly appears in threes, interlaced.
In SCA heraldry, one cannot have a chevronnel as a single charge. This is considered the same as a chevron. They must come in groups.
In period heraldry, a plain field with three chevronnels is seen in 13th century French heraldry. Tudor heraldry has a pale between two chevronnels as a common motif.
