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Although the Cross Calvary is undeniably a [[period]] device, it is not permitted in [[SCA]] heraldry owing to its [[religion|overt religious overtones]].
Although the Cross Calvary is undeniably a [[period]] device, it is not permitted in [[SCA]] heraldry owing to its [[religion|overt religious overtones]].

== See also ==

[[Restricted Charges]]


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

Revision as of 02:40, 13 July 2006

The Cross Calvary is an heraldic device depicting a Christian cross mounted upon three steps. This device is a reference to the Crucifixion of Jesus, an image central to Christianity.

Although the Cross Calvary is undeniably a period device, it is not permitted in SCA heraldry owing to its overt religious overtones.

See also

Restricted Charges