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In [[heraldry]], [[helm]]s are used as part of the [[heraldic achievement]] to indicate the [[rank]] of a [[device]]'s owner. The helm is place on top of the device's [[shield]] and its colour, the direction it faces and its design signifies the rank. Any [[crest]], [[coronet]] or [[crown]] is placed on top of the helm. |
In [[heraldry]], [[helm]]s are used as part of the [[heraldic achievement]] to indicate the [[rank]] of a [[device]]'s owner. The helm is place on top of the device's [[shield]] and its colour, the direction it faces and its design signifies the rank. Any [[crest]], [[coronet]] or [[crown]] is placed on top of the helm. |
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* [[King]], [[Queen]], [[Prince]], [[Princess]] - facing forward, made of [[gold]], six bars, lined with crimson. |
* [[King]], [[Queen]], [[Prince]], [[Princess]] - facing forward, made of [[gold]], six bars, lined with crimson. |
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* [[Peer]]s - turned slightly, made of steel, five gold bars. |
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* Landed [[Baron]]s - made of steel, maybe one or three grilles, garnished in gold. [direction unknown, only Scottish?] |
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* [[Knight]]s and [[Baronet]]s - facing forward with the visor opened, made of steel, no bars. |
* [[Knight]]s and [[Baronet]]s - facing forward with the visor opened, made of steel, no bars. |
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* [[Esquire]]s and Gentlemen - facing to [[dexter]], made of steel, visor closed. |
* [[Esquire]]s and Gentlemen - facing to [[dexter]], made of steel, visor closed. |
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For a [[clergy]]man, a [[bishop]]'s hat can be used instead of a helm in [[modern]] heraldry. This was not done in [[period]]. |
For a [[clergy]]man, a [[bishop]]'s hat can be used instead of a helm in [[modern]] heraldry. This was not done in [[period]]. [[Scotland|Scottish]] heraldry had less of a tendancy to set the direction of the helms per rank. |
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The [[SCA]] does not use heraldic achievements within its [[game]]. |
The [[SCA]] does not use heraldic achievements within its [[game]]. |
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===Sources=== |
===Sources=== |
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* English ranking - http://members.optushome.com.au/odowdft/heraldry.htm |
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* Scottish ranking - http://www.clanmacrae.org/documents/heraldry.htm |
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[[category:device heraldry]] |
[[category:device heraldry]] |
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Revision as of 13:58, 20 August 2004
In heraldry, helms are used as part of the heraldic achievement to indicate the rank of a device's owner. The helm is place on top of the device's shield and its colour, the direction it faces and its design signifies the rank. Any crest, coronet or crown is placed on top of the helm.
- King, Queen, Prince, Princess - facing forward, made of gold, six bars, lined with crimson.
- Peers - turned slightly, made of steel, five gold bars.
- Landed Barons - made of steel, maybe one or three grilles, garnished in gold. [direction unknown, only Scottish?]
- Knights and Baronets - facing forward with the visor opened, made of steel, no bars.
- Esquires and Gentlemen - facing to dexter, made of steel, visor closed.
For a clergyman, a bishop's hat can be used instead of a helm in modern heraldry. This was not done in period. Scottish heraldry had less of a tendancy to set the direction of the helms per rank.
The SCA does not use heraldic achievements within its game.
Sources
- English ranking - http://members.optushome.com.au/odowdft/heraldry.htm
- Scottish ranking - http://www.clanmacrae.org/documents/heraldry.htm
