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An '''heraldic achievement''' is |
An '''heraldic achievement''' is the complete set of [[heraldry|heraldic]] [[shield of arms]], [[heraldic helm|helm]], [[crest]], [[mantling]] and [[wreath]]. If a person is of sufficient rank this achievement would also include supporters, coronet, etc. In [[England]] the [[motto]] is not part of the acheivement, but in other countries (like [[Scotland]]) it would be. |
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==Acheivements in the SCA== |
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[[SCA]] [[heraldry]] has no display of [[rank]] on the [[device]] of the individual, with the exception of [[knight]]s, whose device may contain a [[chain]] to symbolise their [[fealty]]. Such displays of rank may be shown in an ''achievement of arms'', although the specific details may change depending on the [[Kingdom]]. Some kingdoms have sumptuary laws which restrict (for example) the use of supporters and crests to those who have attained certain ranks. |
[[SCA]] [[heraldry]] has no display of [[rank]] on the [[device]] of the individual, with the exception of [[knight]]s, whose device may contain a [[chain]] to symbolise their [[fealty]]. Such displays of rank may be shown in an ''achievement of arms'', although the specific details may change depending on the [[Kingdom]]. Some kingdoms have sumptuary laws which restrict (for example) the use of supporters and crests to those who have attained certain ranks. |
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Revision as of 15:57, 14 May 2006
An heraldic achievement is the complete set of heraldic shield of arms, helm, crest, mantling and wreath. If a person is of sufficient rank this achievement would also include supporters, coronet, etc. In England the motto is not part of the acheivement, but in other countries (like Scotland) it would be.
Acheivements in the SCA
SCA heraldry has no display of rank on the device of the individual, with the exception of knights, whose device may contain a chain to symbolise their fealty. Such displays of rank may be shown in an achievement of arms, although the specific details may change depending on the Kingdom. Some kingdoms have sumptuary laws which restrict (for example) the use of supporters and crests to those who have attained certain ranks.
