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Heraldry - Advanced

Overview

Snapshot: Know how heraldry has infiltrated into the fabric of your everyday life; learn how to design a coat of arms; learn for what the heraldry terms relative to the coat of arms apply; learn what led to the introduction of graphic charges on the coat of arms; learn the difference between a standard, banner and pennon; learn how heraldry dealt with the issue of siblings using the coat of arms of their father; learn how marshalling answered issues dealing with the application of multiple coats of arms applying to one family.

Please note: This honor is based upon the British model for heraldry. Whilst the rules are similar with other countries, those of other countries who wish to undertake this honor should check the rules as they apply in their country of residence.

Requirements

1. Complete the Heraldry Honor.

2. What part did troubadours play in the evolution of heraldry?

3. Describe why and when heraldry became a controlled activity.

4. How has heraldry infiltrated itself into the fabric of our lives?

5. What are the parts that make up a coat of arms.

6. How were the divisions of the field (shield) shown?

7. To what do the following terms apply?

  • a. Blazon
  • b. Ordinaries
  • c. Compartment
  • d. Motto
  • e. Supporters
  • f. Mantling
  • g. Wreath
  • h. Helm (Helmet)
  • i. Crest
  • j. Crown/Coronet

8. What are Graphical Charges and what led to their introduction?

9. What role do beasts play in heraldry?

10. Apart from shields on what have been the heraldic devices displayed?

11. What is the significance of the badge in heraldry?

12. How did heraldry deal with the issue of duplication of arms between siblings and their father?

13. How did marshalling in heraldry deal with relationships between parties?

Answer key & resources

Adapted from AY Honors/Heraldry - Advanced on the Pathfinder Wiki, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. See the original page's history for its authors.
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