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Rules of Heraldry

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Rules of Heraldry game quiz
"A quiz on the science of heraldry."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



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


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


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


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


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?
    an increscent
    a fleur-de-lys
    a martlet
    a label


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


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?
    mascle
    fusil
    rondell
    lozenge


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

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