Advanced Principles of Heraldry

History And Art

A study of the historical, technical, and artistic conventions governing the composition and blazoning of coats of arms.

heraldry history vexillology medieval studies

8 Questions Hard Ages 14+ Oct 17, 2026

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

A Argent
B Or
C Gules
D Sable

2 Which rule of heraldry prohibits placing a colour upon a colour or a metal upon a metal?

A The Rule of Tincture
B The Law of Ordinaries
C The Principle of Marshalling
D The Canon of Differencing

3 In the system of marks of cadency, which symbol is used to denote the fourth son of an armiger?

A Label
B Crescent
C Martlet
D Martel

4 What is the heraldic term for a field that is divided by a diagonal line running from the sinister chief to the dexter base?

A Per fess
B Per pale
C Per bend sinister
D Per chevron

5 Which of the following is considered an 'honourable ordinary' in classical heraldic design?

A A lozenge
B A fess
C A bezant
D A trefoil

6 What is the primary function of a 'crest' within a full achievement of arms?

A To identify the family lineage in place of the shield
B To sit atop the helmet above the wreath
C To denote the specific rank of the bearer
D To act as a supporter for the shield

7 What does the term 'dexter' signify when describing the positioning of elements on a coat of arms?

A The viewer's right side
B The bottom third of the shield
C The bearer's right side
D The centre point of the shield

8 In blazoning, what term is used to describe a shield that is divided into two equal vertical halves?

A Party per pale
B Party per fess
C Quarterly
D Tierced

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