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Advanced Heraldry Studies

History

A challenging examination of the technical, historical, and structural components of heraldic systems.

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15 Questions Hard Ages 11+ Sep 18, 2026

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1 In heraldry, what is the specific term for the metal colour represented by yellow or gold?

A Gules
B Or
C Argent
D Sable

2 What is the 'tincture' rule that prohibits placing a metal on a metal or a colour on a colour?

A The Rule of Tincture
B The Law of Arms
C The Ordinance of Heraldry
D The Principle of Blazon

3 Which term describes the horizontal band occupying the upper third of an escutcheon?

A Fess
B Bend
C Chief
D Chevron

4 What is the term for the 'fur' tincture created by a pattern of small, bell-shaped silhouettes?

A Vair
B Ermine
C Potent
D Plumetty

5 Which part of the achievement of arms is the decorative fabric draped from the top of the helmet?

A Torse
B Crest
C Mantling
D Supporter

6 What is a 'cadency mark' used for in a coat of arms?

A To show a family's trade
B To distinguish different members of the same family
C To indicate a royal grant
D To identify the geographic origin

7 In heraldry, what is the 'dexter' side of a shield?

A The viewer's left
B The bearer's right
C The bottom center
D The top right corner

8 Which geometric shape in heraldry is known as a 'chevron'?

A A vertical stripe
B An inverted V-shape
C A diagonal band
D A cross with equal arms

9 What is the name of the formal written description of a coat of arms?

A Manifesto
B Blazon
C Transcript
D Register

10 What object sits directly above the helmet in a full achievement of arms, usually holding the crest?

A The Mantling
B The Torse
C The Escutcheon
D The Motto scroll

11 Which of the following is considered a 'fur' tincture in heraldry?

A Gules
B Sable
C Ermine
D Azure

12 What is the term for a shield that is divided into four equal quarters?

A Quarterly
B Tierced
C Gyronny
D Pall

13 In blazonry, what does the term 'rampant' describe regarding a beast?

A Lying down
B Walking on three legs
C Standing on its hind legs
D Curled in a circle

14 Which heraldic charge is represented by a vertical band in the center of the shield?

A Pale
B Bend
C Fess
D Bar

15 What is the 'torse' in an achievement of arms?

A The shield frame
B The wreath of twisted silk
C The helmet plume
D The scroll containing the motto

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