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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]]
* [[Passion Cross]]es
* [[Swastika]]s
* [[Swastika]]s
* A [[Flaming Cross]]
* A [[Flaming Cross]]
* [[Pentagram|Pentagrams and Pentacles]]
* [[Pentagram|Pentagrams and Pentacles]]
* [[Triskelions Gammadon]]
* 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]


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

Revision as of 07:47, 3 October 2006

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


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.