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'''Simple Heraldry''' is one of the most misunderstood concepts in [[SCA]] [[heraldry]]. It is a term used to describe certain [[device]]s that, when [[conflict checking]], may not require two [[Point of difference|clear differences]] to pass. [[Herald]]s refer to these devices as being "X.2 simple". |
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In some kingdoms, simple heraldry requires only a single [[point of difference]] from the nearest [[arm]]s, rather than two points of differnce. |
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From the [http://www.sca.org/heraldry/laurel/rfs.html#10 Rules for Submission]: |
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For example, ''[[OR]] a [[unicorn]] [[azure]]'' is simple heraldry, and although ''[[OR]] a [[tower]] [[azure]]'' has only a single point of difference, it would pass the college of heralds and be approved. |
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<tt>Simple armory does not conflict with other simple armory if the type of every primary charge is substantially changed. |
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Simple heraldry is not all that common in the [[SCA]], as most of the simple designs have already been claimed in the [[armorial]]. |
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These types of changes were normally seen between complete strangers in blood, and were not usually used to indicate any form of cadency. For purposes of this rule, simple armory is defined as armory that has no more than two types of charge directly on the field and has no overall charges.</tt> |
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For example, ''Or a lion gules'' only has one clear difference from ''Or a sword gules''. However, because it meets the definition of simple heraldry, and the primary charge has changed, it is considered free of conflict. |
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Revision as of 06:08, 30 September 2006
Simple Heraldry is one of the most misunderstood concepts in SCA heraldry. It is a term used to describe certain devices that, when conflict checking, may not require two clear differences to pass. Heralds refer to these devices as being "X.2 simple".
From the Rules for Submission:
Simple armory does not conflict with other simple armory if the type of every primary charge is substantially changed.
These types of changes were normally seen between complete strangers in blood, and were not usually used to indicate any form of cadency. For purposes of this rule, simple armory is defined as armory that has no more than two types of charge directly on the field and has no overall charges.
For example, Or a lion gules only has one clear difference from Or a sword gules. However, because it meets the definition of simple heraldry, and the primary charge has changed, it is considered free of conflict.
