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* '''Supporters''' are a commonly used element. Only those named to the Peerage ranks Prince(ess), Duke/Duchess, Count(ess), or Marquis(e) are entitled to have them. Likewise, Dames/Knights of the Orca and Westarctica are entitled to them, as an achievement, regardless of rank. There other positions that may be entitled to the use of supporters. The roles and guidelines governing which are up to the Sovereign | * '''Supporters''' are a commonly used element. Only those named to the Peerage ranks Prince(ess), Duke/Duchess, Count(ess), or Marquis(e) are entitled to have them. Likewise, Dames/Knights of the Orca and Westarctica are entitled to them, as an achievement, regardless of rank. There other positions that may be entitled to the use of supporters. The roles and guidelines governing which are up to the Sovereign | ||
* '''Crests''' are the objects placed on top of the helm. The Rule of Tincture has never applied to them or to supporters. Sometimes the crest relates thematically to other parts of the coat of arms and sometimes it does not. | * '''Crests''' are the objects placed on top of the helm. The Rule of Tincture has never applied to them or to supporters. Sometimes the crest relates thematically to other parts of the coat of arms and sometimes it does not. | ||
*'''Mantling''' is a flourishing touch that extends from any helm on the arms and is not codified into the emblazonment, with only incredibly rare exceptions. Traditional mantling will utilize the most prominent metal and color found in the arms proper (escutcheon/lozenge), but cases of the two most common colors have been observed. | |||
==Unique Elements of Westarctican Heraldry== | ==Unique Elements of Westarctican Heraldry== | ||