A Heraldic Primer: Geometric Charges

Here are some charges that are easy to draw (their outlines are just lines and arcs). Learning their names will help build your heraldic vocabulary.

  • Sable, an annulet argent.
  • Sable, a billet argent.
  • Sable, a cartouche argent.
  • Sable, a cross couped argent.
  • Sable, a delf argent.
  • Sable, a fret argent.
  • Sable, a label argent.
  • Sable, a lozenge argent.
  • Sable, a mascle argent.
  • Sable, a mullet argent.
  • Sable, a mullet of six points argent.
  • Sable, a roundel argent.
  • Sable, a saltorel argent.


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