The handbook of heraldry : with instructions for tracing pedigrees and deciphering ancient mss., also, rules for the appointment of liveries, etc. etc. (1869)
Cussans, John Edwin, 1837-1899 · London : Chatto and Windus · leaf 77
ofFlg*I23 more than one Tincture, that which is firstmentioned must be placed in the most honourable position.Thus, if a Shield be divided per Bend, or and azure, the or,being first specified, must occupy the upper portion, and theazure the lower. So, in fig. 12$ the gules yields precedenceto the… … VARIED TINCTURES OF FIELDS AND CHARGES.
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