Rules of Heraldry

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. Which of these is NOT a tincture in heraldry? tenne or vermillion purpure

2. Which of these is NOT a heraldic fur? pean vair pally ermine

3. Which of the following is NOT a position for a lion (or other similar beast) to be represented? sejant couchant rampant naitant

4. Which of the following is NOT a type of cross used in heraldry? cross moline cross of calvary Maltese cross cross of Christine

5. In English heraldry, what is the sign of cadence (mark displayed on top of an existing coat of arms) to signify the eldest son? a label a martlet an increscent a fleur-de-lys

6. Which of the following is NOT a field division (partition of the background)? chief per pale chevronelly gyrony

7. Which of the following terms may be used to describe a complex line? engrailed they all are bretessed dovetailed

8. You should only put a metallic tincture on top of a coloured tincture. True False

9. Which of these is significantly different from the others? fusil rondell lozenge mascle

10. Which of the following words would you NOT see used to describe a human arm in heraldry? vambraced couped caparisoned vested