Gore

In heraldry, a gore is a charge which sometimes considered an ordinary and at other times a subordinary. It consists of two curve lines, one issuing from the dexter chief, the base, meeting in the centre of the shield. Traditionally the gore is considered an abatement indicating cowardice. SCA heraldry does not recognise abatements however, and gores may be used freely within the society with no implication of cowardice.