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'''Simple Heraldry''' is one of the most misunderstood concepts in [[SCA]] [[heraldry]]. It |
'''Simple Heraldry''' is one of the most misunderstood concepts in [[SCA]] [[heraldry]]. It usually consists of a single [[charge]] or group of charges on a [[field]] with no (or only very basic) [[line divisions]]. |
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A term used exclusively in SCA heraldry, it is based on early heraldry, before elaborate arms were developed. |
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The advantage to simple heraldry is that when [[conflict checking]], arms are not rquired to have two [[Point of difference|points of difference]] to pass, only one. [[Herald]]s refer to these devices as being "X.2 simple". |
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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> |
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. Note however that even charges that are technically different still may be rejected by the [[College of Arms]] if there is not enough [[ten foot rule|visual difference from ten feet]]: ''Or a lion gules'' may be rejected if ''Or a wyvern gules'' is also registered. |
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Latest revision as of 23:13, 23 August 2008
Simple Heraldry is one of the most misunderstood concepts in SCA heraldry. It usually consists of a single charge or group of charges on a field with no (or only very basic) line divisions.
A term used exclusively in SCA heraldry, it is based on early heraldry, before elaborate arms were developed.
The advantage to simple heraldry is that when conflict checking, arms are not rquired to have two points of difference to pass, only one. 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. Note however that even charges that are technically different still may be rejected by the College of Arms if there is not enough visual difference from ten feet: Or a lion gules may be rejected if Or a wyvern gules is also registered.
