Tincture (heraldry)
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Tinctures are the colours, metals, and furs used in heraldry. There are nine tinctures in common use: two metals, five colours, and two furs. The metals are or and argent ; the colours gules, azure, v
Canons from the chapter of Bruges, solemn winterdress in fur
Hatching guide by Jan Baptist Zangrius, 1600
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
