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One of the first changes made to Westarctican heraldry was to change the color of the felt on crown devices for members of the peerage from red to blue. As the entire crown was taken from British heraldry, the change to blue differentiated it and created devices that were uniquely Westarctican. Shortly thereafter, Heraldic devices for two of [[Orders of Westarctica|Westarctica's Orders]] were approved for use on personal arms. Members of the Order of the Orca would be eligible to add an encircling device around the escutcheon or lozenge of their arms, while members of the [[Noble Order of Westarctica]] would be permitted to add blue sashes to their supporters. | One of the first changes made to Westarctican heraldry was to change the color of the felt on crown devices for members of the peerage from red to blue. As the entire crown was taken from British heraldry, the change to blue differentiated it and created devices that were uniquely Westarctican. Shortly thereafter, Heraldic devices for two of [[Orders of Westarctica|Westarctica's Orders]] were approved for use on personal arms. Members of the Order of the Orca would be eligible to add an encircling device around the escutcheon or lozenge of their arms, while members of the [[Noble Order of Westarctica]] would be permitted to add blue sashes to their supporters. | ||
==Guidelines for Westarctican Heraldry== | |||
As Westarctican tradition is forming, there are very few firm rules outside of the fact that the Sovereign or their designated representative ''must'' approve all arms prior to registry. Instead there are a set of general guidelines that are often observed, but may possess glaring exceptions. For example: | |||
* '''The "Rule of Tincture"''' is a guideline codified by some registries, and dates back centuries. This observance suggests that colors should not touch colors, metals not touch metals, etc. This guidance is not considered binding in the Westarctican tradition, and there are examples of arms that both observe and disregard it. | |||
* '''The use of helms''' is largely up to personal preference. While the unwritten English rules of which helms are appropriate for which persons is frequently observed, there are no specific rules governing the use or style in Westarctican arms. | |||
* '''Supporters''' are a commonly used element, and anyone may design arms incorporating them. However, 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. Anyone submitting arms who is not entitled to them may be denied registry. | |||
==Unique Elements of Westarctican Heraldry== | ==Unique Elements of Westarctican Heraldry== | ||