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== Canadian Tradition == |
== Canadian Tradition == |
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<section begin="Canadian" />Derived mainly from heraldic traditions in France and the United Kingdom, Canadian heraldry also incorporates distinctly Canadian symbols, especially native flora and fauna, references to the First Nations, Inuit and other aboriginal peoples of Canada, and uniquely Canadian elements such as the Canadian pale, derived from the Canadian flag. A unique system of cadency is used for daughters inheriting arms, and a special symbol for United Empire Loyalists.<section end="Canadian" /> |
<section begin="Canadian" />Derived mainly from heraldic traditions in France and the United Kingdom, Canadian heraldry also incorporates distinctly Canadian symbols, especially native flora and fauna, references to the First Nations, Inuit and other aboriginal peoples of Canada, and uniquely Canadian elements such as the Canadian pale, derived from the Canadian flag. A unique system of cadency is used for daughters inheriting arms, and a special symbol for United Empire Loyalists.<section end="Canadian" /> |
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== Germanic Tradition == |
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<section begin="Germanic" /> |
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[[Wikipedia:German_heraldry| Germanic Heraldry]] is the form of coat of arms and other heraldic bearings found in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, but its influence can also be found in the former territories of Austria-Hungary, and the German Empire. |
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[[File:Bundesschild.svg|thumb|400px|Bundesschild (Federal Shield) of the Federal Republic of Germany]] |
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[[File:Coat of Arms of Switzerland (Pantone).svg|thumb|400px|Coat of Arms of Switzerland]] |
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=== Features === |
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One of the most prominent differences to the surrounding heraldic traditions is the approach to crests. Compared to other traditions, germanic heraldry sees a '''higher usage of wings, horns, and hats as parts of the crest'''. Wings and helmet plates are also sometimes used as a '''“Hilfskleinod”''', repetition of the entire (or large parts) of the shield design on top of the crest figure. <br> |
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Sometimes the use of a '''torse is seen as optional''', especially in the case of animal crests. Here, it is not uncommon to have the fur of the crest transition seamlessly into the mantling. <br> |
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In regards to tinctures, furs and the colour '''purpure are rarely used'''. This last one mostly limited to details on crowns, hats or the insides of a helmet. Germanic Heraldry also tends to approach proper as hinting toward '''using the closest traditional tincture''' rather than the actual natural colour.<br> |
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'''None of this system have a system of cadency''', all descendent of the armiger inherit his arms equally and quartering is a fairly limited practice. |
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File:Wappen Herzogtum Kärnten.jpg|thumb|100px|Coat of arms of Kärnten |
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https://i.redd.it/m7tfkz9cib551.png|thumb|100px|Coat of arms of Robert Krätschmar |
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File:Wappen Herzogtum Steiermark.jpg|thumb|100px|Coat of arms of Styria |
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</gallery></center> |
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=== Authorities === |
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Due to the political situation in the german lands, the germanic tradition never developed a central authority. Instead, there is a plenitude of heraldic associations, assisting with the creation and assumption of new arms, as well as the documentation of arms via periodically publishing roll of arms. |
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== Iberian Tradition == |
== Iberian Tradition == |
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<section begin="Iberian" /> |
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[[Wikipedia:Portuguese_heraldry|Portuguese Heraldry]] and [[Wikipedia:Spanish_heraldry|Spanish Heraldry]] are the two traditions that compose the Iberian Tradition, sharing key aspects and elements throughout history. Arms, other heraldic bearings and insignia used in the Portugal and Spain as in their colonial empires and historical territories.<br> |
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[[File:Coat of arms of Portugal.svg|thumb|400px|Coat of arms of the Republic of Portugal]] |
[[File:Coat of arms of Portugal.svg|thumb|400px|Coat of arms of the Republic of Portugal]] |
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'''Portuguese Heraldry''' is known for it's versatility in inheritance, armigers being able to equally inherit from the paternal and maternal line.<br> |
'''Portuguese Heraldry''' is known for it's versatility in inheritance, armigers being able to equally inherit from the paternal and maternal line.<br> |
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Both systems have a system of cadency, the Spanish one less used and the Portuguese one strictly applied. |
Both systems have a system of cadency, the Spanish one less used and the Portuguese one strictly applied. |
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The use of ordinaries like the '''bordure''' and the '''orle''' are a common trait. Words and letters and '''quartering''' as marshalling of arms are extremely used by both systems. Crests and helmets are also common in Spain and Portugal. |
The use of ordinaries like the '''bordure''' and the '''orle''' are a common trait. Words and letters and '''quartering''' as marshalling of arms are extremely used by both systems. Crests and helmets are also common in Spain and Portugal. |
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<section end="Iberian" /> |
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== Lowlands Tradition == |
== Lowlands Tradition == |
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<section begin="Nederlandse" /> |
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[[Wikipedia:Dutch_heraldry|Dutch heraldry]] and [[Wikipedia:Belgian_heraldry|Belgian heraldry]] is the form of coats of arms and other heraldic bearings and insignia used in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Kingdom of Belgium, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and the Dutch and Belgian colonial empire but also in the historical territories that make up the Lowlands (or Nederlands). |
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[[File:Royal coat of arms of the Netherlands.svg|thumb|400px|Royal coat of arms of the Netherlands]] |
[[File:Royal coat of arms of the Netherlands.svg|thumb|400px|Royal coat of arms of the Netherlands]] |
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[[File:Great coat of arms of Belgium.svg|thumb|400px|Royal coat of arms of Belgium]] |
[[File:Great coat of arms of Belgium.svg|thumb|400px|Royal coat of arms of Belgium]] |
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