Rule of tincture
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The rule of tincture is a design philosophy found in some heraldic traditions that states "metal should not be put on metal, nor colour on colour". The rule has been widely adopted by heraldic authori
An explanation of the heraldic tinctures with their common names
Coat of arms of Hungary
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The coat of arms of Hungary was adopted on 11 July 1990, after the end of communist rule. The arms have been used before, both with and without the Holy Crown of Hungary, sometimes as part of a larger
The seven chieftains of the Hungarians, Árpád, Grand Prince of the Hungarians is in the middle with a Turul shield. (Chronicon Pictum)
King Saint Stephen – Hungarian flag and shield with the double cross (Chronicon Pictum, 1358)
Coins of King Béla III of Hungary (1172–1196) with double crosses
The seal of King Béla IV of Hungary (1235–1270) from his Golden Bull