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Old 12-04-19, 06:40 PM
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This may not be the correct forum but I'd be grateful if anyone can confirm whether there is, or was once, a rule in heraldry about the use of gold and silver (colour) together in badges, etc. .
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Old 13-04-19, 12:08 AM
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I cannot assist with your question, but can add something. Prior to 1914 white metal was officially known as German Silver.

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Old 13-04-19, 06:16 AM
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I would say it does not apply to badges and the rule I think you have in mind is metal is not put on metal in British heraldry, that is to say that when designing armorial bearings for a shield gold is not painted on silver and vice versa. One or more of the colours allowed by heraldry can be put on metal.
I have avoided heraldic terms, e.g. of the tinctures allowed, in order to to keep the answer simple.
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...and "gold" was known as 'Gilding Metal'


but


are you talking about au and ag proper ?? (as in officer's badges)
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Old 13-04-19, 08:40 PM
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Yes, John that was the rule I was thinking of: metal on metal,

and KLR- I am indeed talking about au and ag proper and wondering how it applied, or not, to regimental badges from 1881 onwards, but my thinking prompted specifically by the current cap badge of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, with the lion rampant on the saltire.
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