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In [[SCA]] [[Heraldry]], certain [[charge]]s are not permitted, owing to unfortunate [[modern]] connotations, historical [[presumptuous arms|presumption]] or [[religion|overtly religious]] symbolism.
In [[SCA]] [[Heraldry]], certain [[charge]]s are not permitted, owing to offensive connotations, historical presumption, or [[modern]] trademark infringement.


These '''Restricted Charges''' include (but are not limited to):
These '''Restricted Charges''' include (but are not limited to):
* [[Red Cross]]es
* [[Red Cross]] couped
* The [[Cross Calvary]]
* [[Swastika]]s
* [[Swastika]]s
* A [[Flaming Cross]]
* A [[Flaming Cross]]
* Triskelions Gammadon
* [[Pentagram|Pentagrams and Pentacles]]
* [[Triskelions Gammadon]]
* The [[Tudor]] [[rose]]


For a complete listing see [http://www.sca.org/heraldry/coagloss.html#restricted|The SCA Armorial]
For a complete listing see [http://www.sca.org/heraldry/coagloss.html#restricted the SCA Armorial] ''and [http://heraldry.sca.org/laurel/charges.html Restricted and Prohibited Charges of the SCA]''.


Some charges that were formerly restricted, such as [[Pentagram|Pentagrams and Pentacles]], are [http://heraldry.sca.org/loar/2009/03/09-03lar.html#8 now] permitted for use in SCA heraldry.
[[category:device heraldry]] [[category:heraldry]]

The official list is small, but it does not mean a charge or emblazon not on the list won't be rejected for similar problems. A similar category is [[reserved charges]], a set of heraldic charges that are restricted except for limited usage. For example, a [[laurel wreath]] may only be used in armory for [[SCA]] [[group]]s.



[[category:device heraldry]] [[category:heraldry]][[category:SCA]]

Latest revision as of 16:32, 31 March 2010

In SCA Heraldry, certain charges are not permitted, owing to offensive connotations, historical presumption, or modern trademark infringement.

These Restricted Charges include (but are not limited to):

For a complete listing see the SCA Armorial and Restricted and Prohibited Charges of the SCA.

Some charges that were formerly restricted, such as Pentagrams and Pentacles, are now permitted for use in SCA heraldry.

The official list is small, but it does not mean a charge or emblazon not on the list won't be rejected for similar problems. A similar category is reserved charges, a set of heraldic charges that are restricted except for limited usage. For example, a laurel wreath may only be used in armory for SCA groups.